This is Namma for Christ with the one hundred twentieth inspirational
message dated Saturday, September 16th, 2017.
The title of this message is “To God Be the Glory - I was created for God’s Glory - 2 Cor. 3:17-18.” The first five words of the title are also the title of the below anointed song/video entitled, “To God Be the Glory” as powerfully sung by Andrae Crouch & the All-Star Choir. The original song was written in 1972 by Andrae Crouch (1942-2015) and originally titled, “My Tribute (To God Be the Glory). The scripture for this message comes from the 17th and 18th verses of the 3rd chapter of 2nd Corinthians (as written by The Apostle Paul):
The title of this message is “To God Be the Glory - I was created for God’s Glory - 2 Cor. 3:17-18.” The first five words of the title are also the title of the below anointed song/video entitled, “To God Be the Glory” as powerfully sung by Andrae Crouch & the All-Star Choir. The original song was written in 1972 by Andrae Crouch (1942-2015) and originally titled, “My Tribute (To God Be the Glory). The scripture for this message comes from the 17th and 18th verses of the 3rd chapter of 2nd Corinthians (as written by The Apostle Paul):
2 Corinthians 3:17-18
New King James Version (NKJV)
17 Now the Lord is the Spirit; and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty. 18 But we all, with unveiled face, beholding as in a mirror the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from glory to glory, just as by the Spirit of the Lord.
The Old Testament supporting scripture comes from what the Prophet Isaiah wrote in Isaiah 43:7 –
Isaiah 43:7
New King James Version (NKJV)
7 Everyone who is called by My name,
Whom I have created for My glory;
I have formed him, yes, I have made him."
Whom I have created for My glory;
I have formed him, yes, I have made him."
During the summer of 2017, while at work, I was given an inspirational Christian book by a kind co-worker entitled, “Jesus Calling – Enjoying Peace in His Presence” by Sarah Young. The co-worker explained that the book’s “daily words of inspiration and the associated bible verses” lifted her spirits each morning.
I, too, have been touched by how this book was written. Each daily meditation is written from the perspective - as if “Jesus” was saying the words “DIRECTLY TO YOU”! Each meditation is followed by several “relatable bible verses”. Judge for yourself - the below excerpts have been provided as "brief quotations in critical review" - for you "as the reader" to read, review and maybe purchase the book, for yourself (read below). Since reading this book - I, personally have purchased 5 additional copies and have given them out to friends and family members as gifts -
Today’s meditation was so inspiring; I wanted to share it with you:
I DESIGNED YOU to live in union with ME. This union does not negate who you are; it
actually makes you more fully yourself.
When you try to live independently of Me, you experience
emptiness and dissatisfaction. You may
gain the whole world and yet lose everything that really counts.
Find fulfillment through living close to Me, yielding to
My purposes for you. Though I may lead you along paths that feel alien to you,
TRUST that I know what I am doing.
If you follow Me wholeheartedly, you will discover facets
of yourself that were previously hidden. I know you intimately – far better
than you know yourself.
In union with Me, you are complete.
In closeness to Me, you are transformed more and more into
the one I designed you to be.
Mark 8:36
New King James Version (NKJV)
36 For what will it profit a man if he gains the whole world, and loses his own soul?
Psalm 139:13-16
New International Version (NIV)
13 For you created my inmost being;
you knit me together in my mother’s womb.
14 I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made;
your works are wonderful,
I know that full well.
15 My frame was not hidden from you
when I was made in the secret place,
when I was woven together in the depths of the earth.
16 Your eyes saw my unformed body;
all the days ordained for me were written in your book
before one of them came to be.
you knit me together in my mother’s womb.
14 I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made;
your works are wonderful,
I know that full well.
15 My frame was not hidden from you
when I was made in the secret place,
when I was woven together in the depths of the earth.
16 Your eyes saw my unformed body;
all the days ordained for me were written in your book
before one of them came to be.
2 Corinthians 3:17-18
New King James Version (NKJV)
17 Now the Lord is the Spirit; and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty. 18 But we all, with unveiled face, beholding as in a mirror the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from glory to glory, just as by the Spirit of the Lord.
Remember – JESUS LOVES YOU. He wants what is BEST for you and your life! God made you to glorify HIM! He has a plan for your life. You are not meant to walk this life alone!
Jesus says in Hebrews 13:5 – “I will never leave you, nor forsake you”. TRUST HIM. Lastly, Jeremiah 29: 11 reminds us:
Jeremiah 29:11
New International Version (NIV)
11 For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.
Please listen and enjoy the below anointed song/video entitled, “To God Be the Glory” as sung by Andrae Crouch & the All-Star Choir..
(I do not own the rights to this song.)
BE BLESSED!
