There is nothing within us to be glorified. What makes us distinct from others? What do we possess that we did not receive from the God of all grace? These questions underscore the importance of walking with humility before God. The instant we glorify ourselves, we unknowingly pose as competitors to the Most High. This competition is not feasible or logical.

Giving glory to God is perhaps one of the most challenging aspects of the Christian life. It is a lesson God continually teaches us, often through painful discipline. When a Christian starts to claim, "I can do all things," without adding "through Christ who strengthens me," he will soon realize, "I can do nothing," and mourn in the dust.

When we perform any act for the Lord and He graciously accepts our deeds, we should place our crown at His feet, proclaiming, "Not I, but the grace of God which was with me!"

Heavenly Father, may we honor You in all that we do.
Help us, O Lord, to ascribe all glory to Your name.
May we always remember Your holiness,
And live a life of humility and reverence to You.

Questions for Reflection

1. What actions can you take in your daily life to ascribe glory to God?
2. In what ways can you express your understanding of God's holiness?
3. How does humility affect your relationship with God?
4. How can you live a life that truly ascribes all glory to God?
5. How do you understand the phrase "the splendor of His holiness" in the context of your daily life?
6. How does the act of self-glorification compete with the glory due to God?
7. How does God teach us the importance of giving Him all the glory?
8. What are some practical ways to reflect God's grace in your life?
9. How can you demonstrate in your everyday life that all glory belongs to God?
10. How has the discipline of God helped you understand His glory better?
11. How can you place your achievements at God's feet, acknowledging His grace in your successes?
12. How does the realization of doing everything "through Christ who strengthens me" help in giving all glory to God?

Supporting Scriptures

1 Chronicles 16:29: Ascribe to the LORD the glory due His name; bring an offering and come before Him. Worship the LORD in the splendor of His holiness;
2 Chronicles 20:21: Then Jehoshaphat consulted with the people and appointed those who would sing to the LORD and praise the splendor of His holiness. As they went out before the army, they were singing: “Give thanks to the LORD, for His loving devotion endures forever.”
Psalm 96:8: Ascribe to the LORD the glory due His name; bring an offering and enter His courts.
Matthew 28:9: Suddenly Jesus met them and said, “Greetings!” They came to Him, grasped His feet, and worshiped Him.
1 Timothy 2:8: Therefore I want the men everywhere to pray, lifting up holy hands, without anger or dissension.
Revelation 4:10: the twenty-four elders fall down before the One seated on the throne, and they worship Him who lives forever and ever. They cast their crowns before the throne, saying:
Revelation 14:7: And he said in a loud voice, “Fear God and give Him glory, because the hour of His judgment has come. Worship the One who made the heavens and the earth and the sea and the springs of waters.”

Dawn and Dusk: Scriptures, Devotions, and Prayers. Inspired by Charles Haddon Spurgeon's Morning and Evening: Daily Readings. You are free to copy as needed for noncommercial personal and ministry use.