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Receiving God’s glory is tied to Obedience
Receiving and experiencing the glory of God is closely tied to our obedience to His instructions. Throughout the Scripture, obedience is presented as a way for God’s glory to be manifested in and through His people. When we obey His Word, our lives become a visible expression of our faith in the Gospel of water and the Spirit. This is not simply about following a set of rules, but about allowing the new life God has given us to be reflected through the way we live.
Living To Glorify God
Today, God continues to reveal His glory through the lives of His elect. Ephesians 1:11–12 teaches us that we have been chosen according to God’s purpose and appointed to live for the praise of His glory. This means our lives are not meant to revolve around ourselves, our ambitions, or our achievements. We have been given a greater purpose: to reflect the character of the God who has called us. Yet we cannot accomplish this through our own strength. We need the power of the Holy Spirit, who dwells in us and works through us, enabling us to live in a way that honours God.
Jesus’ Suffering Was The Path To Glory
Jesus’ suffering was not a detour from God’s plan but the path through which He entered into glory. Through His baptism, death, and resurrection, Jesus fulfilled the purpose for which He came into this world. He was despised, rejected, and crucified, yet He rose again and was exalted to the highest heaven. In Luke 24:25–27, Jesus reminded His disciples that the Scriptures had already spoken of His suffering before He entered into His glory. This reveals an important truth: suffering comes before glory, just as humility comes before honour.
Mature To The Glory Of God
Maturity in the life of an elect is not simply about how long we have been saved or how much we know about the Bible. It is about becoming increasingly transformed so that our lives bring glory to God. Through the Gospel of the water and the Spirit, through the finished work of Christ accomplished through Jesus’ baptism, death, and resurrection, tremendous internal transformation takes place within us. This transformation should be reflected through the way we live, causing us to glorify God and draw others toward Him.
New Creation Church Kuala Lumpur