The LORD our God has shown us his glory. Deuteronomy 5:24 NIV

God’s great design in all His works is the manifestation of His own glory. Any aim less than this would be unworthy of Himself. But how shall the glory of God be manifested to such fallen creatures as we are?

                Self must stand out of the way that there may be room for God to be exalted; and this is the reason why He often brings His people into difficulties: That being made conscious of their own folly and weakness, they may be fitted to behold the majesty of God when He come forth to work their deliverance.

                He whose life is one even and smooth path will see but little of the glory of the Lord, for he has few occasions of self-emptying and little fitness for being filled with the revelation of God. They who navigate little streams and shallow creeks know but little of the God of tempests; but they who "do business in great waters,” these see His "wonders in the deep.” Among the huge waves of bereavement, poverty, temptation, and reproach, we learn the power of Jehovah because we feel the littleness of man.

                Thank God then if you have been led by a rough road. It is this that has given you your experience of God’s greatness and loving-kindness. Your troubles have enriched you with a wealth of knowledge to be gained by no other means: Your trials have been the cleft of the rock in which Jehovah has set you that you might behold His glory as it passed by.

Reflections

Let God rub off on you, "For those whom He foreknew-of whom He was aware and loved beforehand-He also destined from the beginning…to be molded into the image of His Son {and share inwardly His likeness}.” (Roman 8:29) The Amplified Bible

Observe the commands of the LORD your God, walking in his ways and revering him. Deuteronomy 8:6

Inspired by the Word of God

Written by Charles H. Spurgeon

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Shared by Catherin Skinner 03/01/2014