To the Praise of His Glory & We Are Strangers on the Earth -- Olu T. and David L. -- March 5, 2025
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Summary
The central message is that believers must maintain the mindset of being strangers on earth, recognizing that this world is temporary. The speaker uses examples from scripture, such as Abraham and David, to illustrate that true focus should be on the eternal city prepared by God, rather than earthly possessions or worldly events. Ultimately, the focus must remain on Jesus Christ as the only true King, ensuring that all actions and thoughts are for God's glory.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
Reminding ourselves that we are strangers in this worldWhether facing peace or chaos, believers must remember they are strangers and pilgrims whose true home is not in this passing world.
David's confession in the PsalmsDavid acknowledged in Psalm 39 that even as king, he was a stranger and sojourner with God just as his fathers were.Psalm 39:12
Abraham's example in Hebrews 11Abraham lived in tents in a foreign country because he was looking forward to a city whose builder and maker is God.
Our citizenship is in heavenPaul states in Philippians that our citizenship is in heaven, and Jesus teaches us to lay up our treasures where neither moth nor rust can destroy.
Jesus is the only Potentate and King of KingsAmidst false media and worldly turmoil, we must rest in Jesus as the absolute ruler and King of kings and Lord of lords.
Everything God does is for His gloryPaul writes in Ephesians that believers are predestined and adopted so that we should be to the praise of His glory.
Guarding against a self-centered spiritual lifeThere is a subtle danger of making our spiritual walk entirely about us—our victory, our comfort, and our blessings—rather than God's glory.
God's glory is rooted in His humilityWe know God's desire for glory is not self-centered pride because Jesus, who is the exact representation of the Father's nature, walked in humility on Earth.
A life focused on the glory of God is a blessed placeAny person, home, or church that makes God's glory their focal point brings everything into divine order and beauty, mirroring heaven itself.
