Whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.... I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. 1 Corinthians 10:31; Philippians 4:13 Recommended Reading 1 Corinthians 10:31-33 [ iz3.me/Uw0Q1zcWD0A1 ] We often read a verse and think: Thats a command or Thats a promise. While the Bible is filled with both promises and commands, the difference between the two isnt as great as we think. Every command, for example, is a promise in reverse, for God never commands us to do anything without supplying the strength. The Scottish preacher Alexander Maclaren put it this way in his sermon on John 5: All Christs commandments are gifts. When He says to you, Do this! He pledges Himself to give you power to do it. Whatsoever He enjoins He strengthens for. Listen to Todays Radio Message [ iz3.me/Vw0Q1zcWD0A1 ] Whenever theres a command, whatever it is, He gives the strength to obey it. Whenever theres a promise, whatever it is, He gives the faith to claim it. Were to do all things for His glory, and we can do all things through Him who strengthens us. Some people, when faced with a task, respond with a flippant: Whatever! When we read Gods promises and commands, we too say Whatever -- whatever comes, its for Gods glory! Whensoever we attempt to do what we know to be the Masters will, because He has given Himself for us, our power will be equal to our desire, and enough for our duty. Alexander Maclaren Read-Thru-the-Bible Exodus 38-40 [ iz3.me/Ww0Q1zcWD0A1 ]
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