MORNING MANNA 3-15-21
GOD’S PURPOSE
And when those beasts give glory and honour and thanks to him that sat on the throne, who liveth for ever and ever, The four and twenty elders fall down before him that sat on the throne, and worship him that liveth for ever and ever, and cast their crowns before the throne, saying, Thou art worthy, O Lord, to receive glory and honour and power: for thou hast created all things, and for thy pleasure they are and were created. Revelation 4:9-11
The purpose of the creation of the world and all of mankind was because it fulfilled the desire and delight of God. He did not need anything outside of Himself to be complete or content. He was already everything before the world was made. Yet it brought God joy to make people—men and women with the capacity to choose to honor and glorify Him. And He still finds pleasure when His children look to Him. “He delighteth not in the strength of the horse: he taketh not pleasure in the legs of a man. The LORD taketh pleasure in them that fear him, in those that hope in his mercy” (Psalm 147:10-11).
We live in a self-focused, man-centered culture. For many people, everything in their lives revolves around what will advance their desires and interests. They care little for anyone else, and nothing at all for God. Yet His design and purpose has not changed. He is still looking for those who will seek His face with their whole hearts. He is looking for those who will humbly put His kingdom ahead of their own, and place their lives at His disposal.
One day everyone will bow before Jesus. “That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth” (Philippians 2:10). How much more should we who have already trusted Him as our Savior daily worship Him and acknowledge His authority in our lives? It is our privilege and opportunity to live a life that glorifies the Lord. We have no greater calling than to fulfill God’s plan of bringing honor and glory to His name.(Daily in the Word)
David Stone
Lakeway Baptist Church
Humble, Tx.
