Live A Glorious Life

A glorious life is a life that brings glory to God. Often the question is not whether a person desires to bring glory to their creator, the question is how or can I. The answer is yes and the how is simple, shine bright. Jesus says in Matthew 5:16 (NKJV) “Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven”.

The first thing we need to do is to “let the light shine”. Many times we put a dimmer switch on our Christian walk. This self imposed dimmer is moved up and down by our environment. The brightness is turned down in places like school and work so we don't face persecution or isolation. The brightness is turned up at church so we can seem spiritual, but so to much that we are asked to help out, then at home the switch is often turned off. Jesus says let your light shine; on or off are your choices.

Here are some practical ways shine bright for the one who gave it all, Jesus.

·      Living a glorious life often either requires, or will involve suffering, so don't be surprised. 1 Peter 4:15-16

·      Living a glorious life means you have to deny yourself. Matthew 16:24–25

·      Living a glorious life requires doing the will of the Father and being on His time table. Luke 2:49

·      Living a glorious life is one that is transformed. Romans 12:1–2

·      Living a glorious life knows what to say and when to say it. Proverbs 25:11–12

·      Living a glorious life does not draw attention to its self. Matthew 6:3–4

·      Live a glorious life without offense. 2 Corinthians 6:3

·      Living a glorious life, love like Jesus loved. John 13:35

·      A life that brings glory to God is one that brings people to Christ. Daniel 12:3

C.S. Lewis said “The glory of God, and, as our only means to glorifying Him, is the salvation of human souls, this is the real business of life.”

Turn on the light and let it shine bright, tell people about Jesus and live a life that brings glory to God, live a glorious life.