Scripture:
1 Thessalonians 2:12; 2 Thessalonians 1:9-12
Sat, 3 December 2022

1-2 Thessalonians Revisited: Exaltation of God

Observation:

What significant observations can you make about the glory of God in these
passages?

Deeper Reflection
IN OUR SALVATION IN CHRIST, GOD CALLS US TO HIS GLORY: “God, who calls you into His kingdom and glory” (1 Thess 2:12), and “He called you through our gospel, so that you may obtain the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ” (2 Thess 2:14). 1 to 2 Thessalonians shows us four dimensions of the glory of God that He calls us to.The glory of God that we receive from God: “that you may obtain the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ” (2 Thess 2:14). The glory of God that God reveals in us: “when He comes on that day to be glorified in His saints” (2 Thess 1:10), and “the name of our Lord Jesus may be glorified in you” (2 Thess 1:12). It is noteworthy that these two dimensions of the glory of God follow the relationship between Jesus and His Father: “Now is the Son of Man glorified, and God is glorified in Him; if God is glorified in Him, God will also glorify Him in Himself, and will glorify Him immediately” (Jn 13:31-32).The glory of God is God reigning over us. Clearly God’s “kingdom and glory” that He calls us to are interrelated (1 Thess 2:12). Being in God’s kingdom is being under God’s kingship. The glory of God is God residing with us. The “presence of the Lord” that we will be in at Christ’s Second Coming is also “the glory of His might” (2 Thess 1:9).Recognise that this glory of God in our present journey and as our future destiny in Christ is God’s “grace” (2 Thess 1:12).
Application:

What does the glory of God mean to me in my discipleship journey?

Prayer:
Write a prayer to God as your response from your meditation on and application of the Scriptures.
Prayer Pointers:
  • Give thanks and praise
  • Pray for Church Board: To walk in a manner worthy of God’s kingdom and glory
  • Pray for significant people
  • Pray for those in need
  • Pray for self

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Daily Devo
Daily Devotional Journal
Scripture:
Daniel 5:7-17
Wed, 31 May 2023

Answering God’s Call in Vocation

Observation:

What significant observations can you make about Daniel?

Deeper Reflection
Daniel did not choose to serve Babylonian kings in Babylon. It was circumstances – a national crisis of his country – that compelled Daniel to be where he was and doing what he was doing. Daniel did not have the privilege, opportunity or freedom to pursue a career of his own desire. However, it was out of these adverse circumstances, that Daniel discovered God’s call for him: To serve God through serving Babylonian kings. And God gave him the specific competency to fulfil God’s call (Dan 1:17). After Daniel told Nebuchadnezzar about his dream and the interpretation, he was “promoted” to be “ruler over the whole province of Babylon and chief prefect over all the wise men of Babylon” (Dan 2:48).When Belshazzar gathered his wise men to interpret for him the inscription on the wall, Daniel was not among them. Daniel was not unknown to Belshazzar.59 He knew him as “one of the exiles from Judah, whom my father the king brought from Judah” and “appointed him chief ” over all the wise men of Babylon (vv.11-12). It was only when the queen mentioned Daniel to him, that Belshazzar called for him (vv.10-11). Belshazzar “deliberately ignored Daniel”60 . Daniel was sidelined. How do you respond to being sidelined? For Daniel, he felt secure. Daniel was secure because he had no ambition to climb the corporate ladder. He had no interest in rewards and promotion. Daniel said to Belshazzar, “Keep your gifts for yourself or give your rewards to someone else” (vv.16-17). But Daniel interpreted the inscription for Belshazzar. Daniel was answering God’s call for him.
59 Ernest C. Lucas, 131 60 Ernest C. Lucas, 131
Application:

What positive attitudes do I need to cultivate in my workplace?

Prayer:
Write a prayer to God as your response from your meditation on and application of the Scriptures.
Prayer Pointers:
  • Give thanks and praise
  • Pray for leaders
  • Pray for significant people
  • Pray for the Generations: To view their vocation as answering God’s call for their lives
  • Pray for self
 

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