Read Galatians 1:13–24
And they praised God because of me.
Galatians 1:24
If Paul had been interested in glorifying himself, he could have
remained a Jewish rabbi and perhaps become Gamaliel’s successor.
But it was the glory of God that motivated Paul, and this ought to
motivate our lives as well.
When Charles Haddon Spurgeon was a young preacher, his
father, Reverend John Spurgeon, suggested that Charles go to college
to gain prominence. It was arranged for Charles to meet Dr. Joseph
Angus, the principal of Stepney College, London. They were to meet
at a Mr. Macmillan’s home in Cambridge, and Charles arrived at the
appointed hour. He waited for two hours, but the learned doctor
never appeared. When Charles finally inquired about the man, he
discovered that Dr. Angus had been waiting in another room and
because of another appointment, had already departed. Disappointed,
Charles left for a preaching engagement. While he was walking along,
he heard a voice clearly say to him, “Seekest thou great things for
thyself? Seek them not!” (Jer. 45:5 KJV). From that moment, Charles
determined to do the will of God for the glory of God, and God
blessed him in exceptional ways.
Something to Ponder
What are some of the ways you bring God glory?