Reading: Psalm 26:1-12
Making God your Celebrity
How many times in our culture do we idolize people who are just like us, but have an amazing skill? None of them can measure up to God and the glory He deserves. In this Psalm, we read about David longing to do right in God's eyes. David was a great king himself, and while other kings of the time ordered people to worship them, some kings ordered people to look to God. Even the greatest of kings, like David, made God the celebrity in their eyes. We all have slip-ups, like David, but David knows to run back to God and do what it takes to make it right with Him. When we are giving God all our worship, glory and obsession, we'll have it in our hearts to please Him always. Don't run after people who are like you and me. Run after a God Who is beyond us and deserves all the fame.
Reading: Mark 9:2-32
Jesus Celebrity Style VS the World's Celebrity Style
When Jesus takes Peter, James and John up to the mountain, they witness a remarkable event of the transfiguration. Through this, you can surely see the power and glory that Jesus had. Though this great event took place, Jesus swears the men to secrecy. Celebrities will put themselves out there, showing off all the great things they can do. We can see the humility Jesus lived on. Totally opposite of what the media endorses today.
We see the great acts of service Jesus does for those in need, especially with the boy who was possessed. Jesus may draw crowds like many celebrities do today, but He gives the credit to God every time. Though some celebrities today may do this, it is rare for them to pass off their greatness. Jesus drew crowds with a mission and purpose in mind. Today, we thrive on the entertainment factor, and though many people may have crowed around Jesus for a show, that wasn't His intent.
Jesus is also willing to suffer and sacrifice for us. Not many of us, let alone celebrities would give up their luxury and comfy lifestyles. Again, the ways of this world hardly align with the ways of Jesus.
Choose carefully who you will follow when it comes to committing yourself to a lifestyle.
Reading: Exodus 39:1-40:38
God's Glory Revealed
When the tedious work of the Tabernacle is completed, the people get to see God's glory fill the entire place. God is so worthy of our tedious and hard work. When we allow Him to dwell in our hearts, His glory will shine through our lives. No celebrity can give us the radiance that only God can. He alone is worthy of all our glory. May we work tediously to create a dwelling for Him in our hearts and lives, so His glory can be revealed to all around us.
No celebrity is as great as God. We should never deny God the glory He deserves. When we allow Him in and follow Him throughout our lives with a passionate heart for His work, we will see a glimpse of His glory.
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