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Scripture Focus

“Ascribe to the LORD the glory due his name; bring an offering and come before him! Worship the LORD in the splendor of holiness.”— 1 Chronicles 16:29 (ESV)

Devotional Thought

From Genesis to Revelation, Scripture is unified by one breathtaking truth: everything exists for the glory of God. Creation itself is a constant sermon. The heavens proclaim His power. The mountains stand as silent witnesses to His strength. The oceans thunder their praise. Day after day, the created world does exactly what it was made to do—glorify its Creator.

Yet among all creation, humanity alone resists this purpose.

To “ascribe” glory does not mean that we give God something He lacks, as though He were incomplete without our praise. Rather, it means to recognize, acknowledge, and declare what is already true about Him. God’s glory is intrinsic to His nature. He does not become more glorious when we worship, nor less glorious when we do not. The tragedy is not that God is diminished by our silence—it is that we are diminished when we refuse to glorify Him.

Some object to the idea that God demands glory, assuming this makes Him self-centered or insecure. But this misunderstands who God is. For any created being to seek ultimate glory would be sinful pride. For God, it is righteousness. Since He alone is holy, eternal, and perfect, for Him to point us to anything less than Himself would be an act of cruelty. God commands worship not because He needs affirmation, but because we need alignment with reality.

Scripture assures us that a day is coming when all resistance will cease. Every knee will bow. Every tongue will confess that Jesus Christ is Lord—to the glory of God the Father. The question is not if God will be glorified, but whether we will glorify Him willingly now or reluctantly later.

For believers, glorifying God is not limited to moments of singing or gathered worship. Our entire lives are meant to function as living doxologies. Every decision, every word, every response to success or suffering becomes an opportunity to either reflect God’s glory or steal it for ourselves. When we grasp for recognition, control, or praise, sin quietly takes root. But when we surrender our desire for self-glory, something remarkable happens.

The God who deserves all glory gives Himself to His people. He does not merely give forgiveness, guidance, or eternal life—He gives His presence. He draws near. He shares His joy. He invites us into fellowship with Himself. This is the great paradox of worship: when we give God the glory due His name, we discover that He graciously gives us Himself. There is no greater gift.

So let this question shape every day and every choice: Does this bring glory to God? When it does, our lives find their truest purpose and deepest joy.

Reflection Questions

1. What does “ascribing glory to God” look like in the ordinary rhythms of my daily life?
2. Where am I tempted to seek recognition, credit, or control instead of giving glory to God?
3. How does knowing that God gives Himself—not just His gifts—reshape my understanding of worship?
4. What specific act of worship (prayer, service, generosity, praise, obedience) can I intentionally offer today to glorify Him?

Closing Prayer

Lord, You alone are worthy of all glory, honor, and praise. Forgive me for the times I have sought recognition for myself rather than pointing others to You. Teach me to live each moment as an offering of worship—whether in joy or hardship, success or obscurity. Thank You that in Your great love You have not only saved me, but given Yourself to me. May my life reflect Your glory in all I do. To You be dominion and power forever and ever. Amen.