Daily Devotional
Desiring The Glory Of God
April 27, 2017
God is in the business of giving glory to Himself. The reason many of us don't get our prayers answered is because we’re not interested in the glory of God; we’re only interested in getting our needs met.
We turn God into Santa Claus or a bell hop. But God is interested in giving glory to himself. God said, “I am the LORD: that is My name: and My glory will I not give to another, neither My praise to graven images” (Isaiah 42:8).
This is the reason James says, "Ye ask, and receive not, because ye ask amiss, that ye may consume it upon your lusts" (James 4:3). God will answer personal prayers but not selfish prayers.
Is the glory of God the desire of your heart? You see, the end of all things is not things, but God Himself, when your heart is consumed, not with the gifts of God, but with God, the glory of God.
Jesus said, "And whatsoever ye shall ask in My name, that will I do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son. If ye shall ask any thing in My name, I will do it” (John 14:13-14).
"FOR YOUR GIFT TO THE MINISTRY
Front Porch Moments by Gayle Foster
WITH KEY INSIGHTS FROM HER FATHER, ADRIAN ROGERS
I try to unplug each morning with Jesus with just my rocking chair, my Bible, and a pen.
Having a secret place is very important because I know that Jesus is always there waiting for me. I know where I can find Him! His presence is everywhere, but there are places where it is so thick you can cut it with a knife. You may not even have a front porch, but there is a secret place for you as well. God’s invitations are for anyone who will respond. There is no more important request than the one found in Psalm 27:8: “My heart has heard You say, ‘Come and talk with Me.’ And my heart responds, ‘Lord, I am coming.’”
