"The devil said to him, "I shall give to you all this power and their glory; for it has been handed over to me, and I may give it to whomever I wish. All this will be yours, if you worship me." Jesus said to him in reply, "It is written: 'You shall worship the Lord, your God, and him alone shall you serve.'" Luke 4:6-8
Advent day 4 - Their glory or God's glory, which one do you seek? As we read Luke 4, it begins with Jesus preparing Himself for His mission, He battles the devil with all his temptations then He leaves and goes into the world serving God. Each day we make conscious and unconscious choices on who's glory we seek. As Jesus encountered others during His day, He witnessed to the power of God, not his power but God's power. All whom he encountered were transformed, Peter's mother-in-law was healed and immediately began to serve God. We are given the same opportunities each day to encounter others, witness to them the power of God and change lives. It isn't done by walking past others, it is done by encountering humanity, to speak to the homeless women pushing a shopping cart. To smile at others and wishing them a pleasant day, in learning about who they are. As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord, I do not want "their Glory", only God's glory.
Advent day 4 - Their glory or God's glory, which one do you seek? As we read Luke 4, it begins with Jesus preparing Himself for His mission, He battles the devil with all his temptations then He leaves and goes into the world serving God. Each day we make conscious and unconscious choices on who's glory we seek. As Jesus encountered others during His day, He witnessed to the power of God, not his power but God's power. All whom he encountered were transformed, Peter's mother-in-law was healed and immediately began to serve God. We are given the same opportunities each day to encounter others, witness to them the power of God and change lives. It isn't done by walking past others, it is done by encountering humanity, to speak to the homeless women pushing a shopping cart. To smile at others and wishing them a pleasant day, in learning about who they are. As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord, I do not want "their Glory", only God's glory.
What is God saying to me: Be prepared.
Dear Father, I love You and Your creation. Some can be a challenge but You provide what is necessary in knowing how to handle each situation. Your Son was not leaning on His own strength only Your strength which is available to all that seek it. I am thankful for the day that lays ahead, I am thankful for the pictures being painted, You are the Master of my life, lead the way. Prayers for this coming Saturday, prayers of gratitude for what You will accomplish on this day, May we all encounter Christ and be transformed. I ask this in the Mighty name of Jesus, Amen.
Mary, Gate of Heaven, pray for us.
Greater is He that is in me than he that is in the world. 1 John 4:4b
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