Your Life is for the Glory of God!

This people have I formed for myself; they shall shew forth my praise (Isaiah 43:21).

God didn’t create you for nothing. He formed you for Himself: to manifest His praise, display His excellence, and reveal His glory. As a new creation in Christ Jesus, your life has purpose and divine significance. You’re God’s showcase of grace and righteousness. You’re not just saved to go to heaven; you’re saved to reveal heaven on earth.

1 Peter 2:9 AMPC says, “But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a dedicated nation, [God’s] own purchased, special people, that you may set forth the wonderful deeds and display the virtues and perfections of Him Who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light.” That means your life ought to be full of testimonies. You were born to shine, to impact your world with the glory of God.

No wonder the Lord Jesus said you’re the light of the world, a city set on a hill. Through you, others see God’s goodness, power and love. Your words, your walk and your results are all meant to glorify God because you’re the effulgence of the Father’s glory. The glory of God is within you, and when you meditate on the Word and live the Word, that glory shines through you more and more.

Colossians 1:27 says, “…Christ in you, the hope of glory.” In John 17:22, the Lord Jesus said, “And the glory which thou gavest me I have given them; that they may be one, even as we are one.” You’re replete with the glory of God, and much stronger than that, you are the glory of God, and your heavenly Father is called “...the Father of glory...” (Ephesians 1:17). That means your name is glory!

Live in sync with your divine nature. Don’t accept a life of failure or defeat. That’s not your calling. There’s no shame or reproach in your life. God ordained your life to be the proof of His grace, love and power. You have a life of excellence, victory, purpose and divine eminence. Hallelujah!

Prayer / Confession

My life is for the glory of God. I am His workmanship, created to show forth His excellence. I live a life of purpose, victory and impact. Through me, the world sees the power and beauty of God’s love, and many are brought out of darkness into God’s marvellous light, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

Further study

1 Peter 2:9; Ephesians 2:10; Matthew 5:14-16; Romans 8:30

1-year bible reading plan

Ephesians 1:15-23; Ephesians 2:1-10; Isaiah 13-14

2-year bible reading plan

Luke 24:40-53; 2 Samuel 21-22