Honouring God

Tina Board, Australia

 My heart is not proud, Lord, my eyes are not haughty; I do not concern myself with great matters or things too wonderful for me. But I have calmed and quieted myself, I am like a weaned child with its mother; like a weaned child I am content. – Psalm 131:1-2

devotional

John 17:22-23 I am challenged by this scripture as it conveys God and Jesus’ will and purpose for unity. It reminds me that unity whether in a family setting, or most importantly church, honours God who loves us all equally. In this, God has set the perfect example for me.

Acts 17:27-28 I ask myself:

Do I continue to seek God daily?

Do I continue daily to reach out to God?

Do I truly find out what his will is for me?

If I am his offspring, do I have God’s qualities? For example, do I have love for others, what is my honesty gauged by, how is my commitment, compassion, kindness and forgiveness?

I believe I have not been this way lately, I am distracted by many things, I am concerned about what is best for me. In my commitment as a disciple what am I willing to sacrifice for my bible talk and church?

As I search the scriptures I am reminded of God’s unity and how important bringing glory to God is paramount. Does my example demonstrate this?

Spending time with disciples in the Suva church has humbled me as they have not met physically for a very long time as a church and yet they have worked hard to keep the unity. They are full of joy, and continually give of their time to one another. As I have been speaking to them they have expressed how it can be tough and yet they continue to persevere. A lesson for me is wherever God’s glory is honoured, then unity grows and I will be in sync with God in how I live my life