May 17, 2015: SOAP #1991

Scripture: 2Thessalonians (NIV) 1:12 We pray this so that the name of our Lord Jesus may be glorified in you, AND you in him, according to the grace of our God and the Lord Jesus Christ.

Observation: Paul is praying that the Name of Jesus will be glorified in the lives of the Thessalonians. He wants them to make God look good. He wants God to be happy that they are His children. He wants the people around them to say, “Wow, they sure serve a wonderful God! Their God sure works out everything for their good.” He even turns the bad things for their good!” What a God!

Paul also prays that the Thessalonians would be glorified in Jesus. He wants them to be glad they serve Jesus. He wants the people around them to say, “These people are blest. Their God makes them look good even in the bad times.”

Application: When I make it my responsibility to make God look good, I find that He takes it as His responsibility to make me look good. I want people to see what a Great God I serve. God wants people to see what a special servant I am. That is not the way I see myself, but the way He sees me!!!

Prayer: Heavenly Father, every day you make me look good, today I want you to be clearly glorified in my life. Amen