MEMORISE: Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven. Matthew 5:16
BIBLE READING: John 3:30
30. He must increase, but I must decrease.
MESSAGE:
Sometime ago, a young man gave a testimony about how he survived a car accident. Instead of attributing all the glory to God for keeping him safe, he kept talking about how his good driving skills came in very handy, as he manoeuvred his car and swerved to the right-hand side of the road just before an oncoming truck hit the car.
You must be careful when you attain a certain feat or achieve great results, whether in your academics, career, business, or ministry. God is the one who makes you prosper, regardless of your skills, qualifications, and efforts, so always acknowledge Him. If it were just a matter of knowledge, there wouldn’t be many brilliant professors in insane asylums today or doctors battling with their own health.
My dear child, your talents and success should highlight God’s greatness because life isn’t about you taking the glory but about pointing others to Christ. Whenever you share your testimony with someone or in the church, be humble and give all the glory to God. When you let Him take the spotlight, He will do more amazing things for you.
KEY POINT:
Always acknowledge God every time you achieve great results.
BIBLE IN ONE YEAR:
Mark 14:26-50; Deuteronomy 20-22