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Glory — “There were many Jewish leaders who believed in Jesus, but because they feared the Pharisees they kept it secret, so they wouldn’t be ostracized by the assembly of the Jews. For they loved the glory that men could give them rather than the glory that came from God!” (John 12:42-43, TPT)
Look closely at what this verse says. These leaders believed in Jesus. The problem wasn't unbelief. It was fear. They feared being ostracized, losing their place, and losing the approval of the people around them, so they kept their faith a secret. John sums it up by saying they loved the glory that men could give them more than the glory that came from God.
Today we are not much different from those in Jesus’ day. Many times we either won’t share our faith or we’re afraid others will reject us because of it.
Even in the beginning, mankind traded the truth for a lie. Because of this deception, our world has taken a turn from what Daddy God intended it to be. His whole intention was to have a family that was equally connected through love. But because mankind believed the lie, they became separated from Daddy God.
But because He loves all that He created, a way was made available for His family to be restored. Jesus came and showed us the way of love, and through His sacrifice, all can be restored!
So let’s not be like the religious institutions by keeping the truth to ourselves just so the world will like us. Instead, let’s share it with the world so Daddy God’s family may be restored to the glory He intended from the beginning!
Today’s Declarations
I declare that I love the glory that comes from Daddy God more than the approval of people!
I declare that I am secure in Daddy God's love, and I am not afraid of rejection!
I declare that I share the truth of Jesus with love and boldness!
I declare that Daddy God's family is being restored to the glory He intended from the beginning!
Let’s Pray:
Daddy God, thank You for loving all that You created and for making a way for Your family to be restored through Jesus. Forgive me for the times I've held back out of fear of what others would think. Help me to love Your glory more than the approval of people. Give me boldness, kindness, and the right words, and open doors for me to share the truth. Let Your family be restored to the glory You intended from the beginning. In Jesus' name, Amen.
Be a Blessing,
Sir Gregory
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