Read Galatians 1:13–24
Today’s Scripture: 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?