Do all to the glory of Christ

"So whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God." 1 Cor. 10:31

For me this passage is convicting. This scripture speaks of no ordinary walk with Jesus. For, to obey this advice of the Apostle Paul I or we would need to walk closely, completely, and consciously 'in Him'. Paul is indicating a walk that is unnatural, sacrificial, and pure in all aspects of a persons thoughts, motives, and consciousness; a person aware continuously of the presence of God in their lives.

As I honestly reflect on myself... I've not located such pure dedication, trust, and obedience within myself. I'm yet at war. The struggle between my flesh and God's Spirit within me in continual and so are the numerous setbacks and seemingly minor victories...

Paul's focus here is not on self but an abiding--living--flowing--doing... "to the glory of God." This question is then raised behind Paul's writing here. Do I or we do everything to the glory of God?

I cannot speak for you but for me this question causes my very soul to tremble. My heart is unsettled and rising within me is a quivering burst of veiled recognition of His great and wondrous glory and my great and awful sinfulness For if I answer the question honestly then it is revealed who it is that reigns over the throne of my heart.

And with that reflective and awakened heart, it must cry out, "O God!" "O God, I'm so sorry, please forgive me!"

The very glory and wonder and majesty of Christ our King causes our hearts to surge toward Him; towards clearing of ourselves, towards faith, and towards righteousness.

Christ's call is not religious, it is relational, our simple love and trust in Him alone.

'Father, may you be gloried in all I do today'