October 12, 2025
#DevotionalMessage #GodsGlory #EternalPurpose #ChristInUs #LiveForHim #BiblicalReflection #CallToAction
1 Corinthians 10:31; Romans 11:36; Psalm 73:24-26; and John 17:22, 24—weave together a powerful and beautiful truth about the ultimate purpose of our lives and the glorious destiny that awaits us in Christ. They refocus our gaze from the temporary to the eternal, from self to God's glory.
Devotional Message
"So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God" (1 Corinthians 10:31). This command is an all-encompassing mandate. It means that even the most mundane parts of our day—the conversations, the work, the rest, the simple act of eating—are arenas where we can display God’s excellence and worth. Our lives are not our own; they are a stage for God’s glory because, as Romans 11:36 declares, "For from him and through him and to him are all things. To him be glory forever. Amen." God is the Source, the Sustainer, and the Goal of all creation.
This truth provides an anchor of deep satisfaction. The Psalmist captures this perfectly, finding his highest joy and deepest security in God: "You guide me with your counsel, and afterward you will receive me to glory. Whom have I in heaven but you? And there is nothing on earth that I desire besides you. My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever" (Psalm 73:24-26). When we live for His glory, we are pursuing the very thing that satisfies the soul completely—God Himself. Earthly desires fade when measured against this eternal portion.
The deepest joy of all is revealed in Jesus' High Priestly prayer. He prays for us to share in the unity and glory He shares with the Father: "The glory that you have given me I have given to them, that they may be one even as we are one" (John 17:22). And the ultimate destination? "Father, I desire that they also, whom you have given me, may be with me where I am, to see my glory that you have given me because you loved me before the foundation of the world" (John 17:24). Our life's trajectory, if lived "to the glory of God," ends with being with Christ and seeing His glory. This is the magnificent, shared inheritance of every believer: unity, glory, and eternal communion with the Father and the Son.
Reflection
Pause for a moment and consider: Am I living as if "from Him and through Him and to Him are all things?"
It's easy to live for self-glory, chasing temporary achievements, approval, and comfort. Yet, these pursuits leave us feeling empty because they are not our ultimate portion. The Bible consistently calls us back to the reality that our value, security, and eternal satisfaction are found only in God. Our daily mission isn't simply to survive, but to showcase His glory in every action, thought, and word. When we align our purpose with His (1 Cor 10:31), we step into the destiny Jesus prayed for us (John 17:22, 24)—a destiny of shared glory and unending intimacy that nothing on earth can rival (Ps 73:25-26). Let the knowledge that your life is for Him be the motivation that purifies your intentions today.
Call to Action
Re-evaluate One Routine: Pick a common, repetitive part of your day—it could be checking social media, making dinner, or commuting. Before you engage in it, offer a one-sentence prayer: "Lord, help me do this to your glory." Then, consciously seek to perform that action with excellence, gratitude, or love as an offering to God.
Pray Psalm 73:25: When you feel restless or dissatisfied, use the words of the Psalmist as your prayer: "Whom have I in heaven but you? And there is nothing on earth that I desire besides you." This simple practice retrains your heart to find its greatest delight and portion in God alone.
Encourage Unity: Because Jesus prayed that we would have the glory of unity (John 17:22), intentionally reach out to one fellow believer today (or this week) with a word of encouragement, a prayer, or an act of service. See this as an effort to practically demonstrate the unity and shared glory of the body of Christ.
