Who's Getting the Glory?

Psalms 115:1, 3 Not unto us, O Lord, not unto us, but to Your Name give glory, because of Your mercy, because of Your truth. But our God is in heaven; He does whatever He pleases.

Today's Psalm is a great reminder that glory belongs to God, and Him alone; for His mercy endures forever and He alone is Truth. We are often far too quick to glory in ourselves, and our accomplishments; when in reality all that we achieve is only achieved because God allows it. We, in and of ourselves, cannot do everything we please. Yes, God gives us the free will to choose and to do, but not without its limitations or consequences. Only God can always do as He pleases, and accomplish the impossible. Yet, when we accomplish something, even that which seems impossible, we boast in self and our abilities (which, by the way, came from God). When we do that, we essentially make ourselves the gods and idols of our lives, but spiritualize it by sprinkling a little "God" in our testimonies. This Psalm reminds us that just like idols of silver and gold who are deaf, dumb, blind, and incapable of physical movements or accomplishments, we who worship them (to include ourselves) are just as deaf, dumb, blind, and helpless as the idols and those who make them. That should be an eye opener for those of us who are quick to boast on ourselves and glory in our empty achievements. The bottom line is that God is the only God who should be trusted and worshipped. He alone deserves praise and glory for what we accomplish. By the way, if we are not prayerfully asking God to help us set goals and achievements that will glorify Him and bring forth fruit worthy of heavenly reward, then we are wasting precious time here on earth trying to establish ourselves as the gods of our own lives who deserve to be worshipped and glorified. Let us set our minds, our goals, and our lives, to accomplish those things that direct the glory of it all to the One and Only who deserves it...Jesus.

Today, God extends an invitation to you to accept His free gift of salvation (Rom 7:23). Will you accept it? Anyone who calls on Jesus, by faith, in repentance, confessing your sins, will receive eternal life. Do not put off calling on Him, and receive His free gift of salvation today (Rom 10:13).