Friday, November 30, 2007

A Life that Glorifies God

1 Thessalonians 4:1-2(NLT)1 Finally, dear brothers and sisters, we urge you in the name of the Lord Jesus to live in a way that pleases God, as we have taught you. You live this way already, and we encourage you to do so even more.

Knowing God will radically affect how we live. Through our faith in Jesus, we have been given a new heart that will direct the flow of our lives (Prov. 3:24). Jesus came as the Way, the Truth and the Life for each of us (John 14:6). He interpreted the truth of the law to show us the way to live our lives. As we abide in Him we will be empowered by the person of the Holy Spirit and enabled by His transforming grace.

One of the greatest benefits of knowing and walking with God is that we can live an abundant life in the midst of difficult situations. We have a hope. The way we live can bring glory to our great God. As you approach life, see to it that you examine the way you live and live in such a way that will bring glory to the One who sees when no one else does.