Who comes first?

Good morning girls,

Here is a quote by Ginger Plowman for you to think on over the weekend.

"We tend to enjoy reading and memorizing Scriptures that pertain to 'us.' Often, we leave out the second half of a verse because it doesn't grab us like the first part. For example, the first part of Psalm 46:10 says, 'Be still and know that I am God.' We acknowledge this Scripture because it applies to us and our needs. It's comforting to 'be still before the Lord,' especially in the midst of trials and suffering. Can you recall the second half of that verse? I couldn't. The second half says, 'I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.' It applies to God's glory, not to us. The blessing we receive of resting in the Lord is secondary to the glory it brings God when we obey."

She then suggests looking at Eph. 2:6-7. The first part talks about us being seated with Christ in heaven. The second part tells why, "...in order that in the coming ages he might show the incomparable riches of his grace, expressed his kindness to us in Christ Jesus." She states, "The fact that we are raised up is on the means that accomplishes the greater purpose of revealing God's power and grace. We mustn't focus on the means, but the purpose, which is to glorify God in all things."

It's true that we memorize the Scriptures that comfort us and benefit us. In everything we do we must think of how it glorifies Him, putting ourselves last.

Keep your eyes on Him!!!
Love you all, Kelley
Seeking Jesus with you!
James 4:8