Entirely for God’s glory

 

photo courtesy Tricia Stephens-Joseph

The first seven verses of John chapter nine recounts Jesus’ healing of a man who was born blind. When asked by His disciples the cause for the man’s condition, Jesus responded with, he was born blind in order that the workings of God should be manifested (displayed and illustrated) in him (John 9:3 AMPC).

The cause of his blindness was entirely for God’s glory.

Not only was this man born blind to display the indescribable workings of God, but Isaiah 43:7 is very clear in that, we were all created for God’s glory.

Even everyone who is called by My name, whom I have created for My glory, whom I have formed, whom I have made. (AMPC)

We know the importance of giving God glory (see Revelation 4:10-11), but we must also know the importance of bringing Him glory.

As Apostle Paul told the Corinthians,

So then, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you may do, do all for the honor and glory of God. (1 Corinthians 10:31 AMPC)

Everything you do, no matter what it is, must be done entirely for God’s glory.

Our finite minds cannot truly grasp the awesomeness that is the glory of God. When the apostle, in his letter to the Ephesians speaks of the riches of the glory of His inheritance in the saints (1:18), do we, even as God’s people, comprehend its profoundness?

The thing is, whether we get it or not, we can understand that each of us has a part to play in God’s eternal plan. You and I were created entirely for God’s glory – for His glory to be manifested, displayed and illustrated in and through us.

We must do our part to bring God glory.

If you preach, ensure that whatever you say is entirely for God’s glory.

If you evangelize, make sure that your sharing is entirely for God’s glory.

If you are a missionary, ensure that your service is entirely for God’s glory.

Whatever your ministry may be, make sure that it is entirely for God’s glory.

Beloved, the heavens declare the glory of God (Psalm 19:1a) and so should you in all that you do. You are called by His name, created for His glory.

Amen †

Shelley Johnson “Entirely for God’s glory” © 2026 October 8, 2026