The first question “The Westminster Shorter Catechism” asks is: “What is the chief end of man?” We all know the answer: “Man’s chief end is to glorify God, and to enjoy him forever.” What a beautiful vision for our lives. This is not only for spiritual moments, but for every earthly moment in your life. In your home. Teaching and training your children. Every moment and every task is sacred when Christ dwells in you. Changing your baby’s diaper is no less sacred than sitting in church.
I am always amazed when I read Jesus’ prayer for His disciples and for all who would believe on Him in the future: “The glory which thou gavest me I have given them” (John 17:22). Isn’t that incredible?
Jesus came in the flesh to reveal the glory of His Father. Because He is now at the right hand of His Father, He wants His glory to shine out from all who are born again into His family. We are now His earthly vessels to reveal the glory of the Father. 2 Corinthians 4:7 says: “But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellency of the power may of God, and not of us.” Read verses 3- 6 too.
How do you reveal His image and glorify Him? Through your deeds, but mostly through your face. You manifest the glory of God through shining through your loving and kind expressions. Your smile. Your open face (2 Corinthians 3:2, 18).
2 Corinthians 2:14 reminds us that we manifest the fragrance of Christ wherever we go. That’s why we don’t wear masks. They hide your face. They hide your expressions. They hide the glory of God. God loves open faces to reveal His glory. The devil would like to cover faces to hide God’s image.
If you belong to the kingdom of God, don’t hide your light (Matthew 5:14-16). Let the light of Jesus shine from your face. In your home to your children. And wherever you go. This is how you glorify God.
Shine in your home and wherever you go today,
Many blessings from Nancy Campbell
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