Gal. 1:24 And because of me, they praised (gave glory to) God. (CEV)
No greater change occurred in the life of any individual more than in the life of Paul. The one who formerly persecuted the early church now preached the faith which he once tried to destroy (Gal. 1:23). The persecutor had become the preacher. The adversary had become the apostle. As a result, the unmistakable, transforming power of God that was evident in his life caused others to praise and glorify God.
Every one of us has been forever changed by God. And the changes were intended to result in not only us giving Him praise and glory but others as well because of how we now live. Glorifying God should be the desire of our hearts just as it was the desire of Jesus' heart (Jn. 12:28, 17:4). Soli Deo Gloria (to God alone be the glory).
May others see God as the author and source of what they see in my life. May they see a true and sincere Christian whose life was unmistakably changed by Him and for Him. May others praise and glorify God because of me!
Sock Monkey Snippet: May others glorify God because of me.
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