Here is a powerful revelation for your Monday: “Nor give place to the devil.” Ephesians 4:27. We have authority in Christ to resist the enemy. However, he is a deceiver, and a slanderous one at that. That same verse in the TPT version of the Bible says: “Don’t give the slanderous accuser, the Devil, an opportunity to manipulate you!” The enemy, by use of accusations and deception, is always attempting to manipulate you into giving him an opportunity to lead you into sin, whether or not it is to get you into holding a grudge, nurturing anger, harboring resentment, or cultivating bitterness. If he can get you into any of those states, He can manipulate you and paralyze your faith. God reminds us today that we are not to give him any place or any opportunity in our lives. Live a live of love and forgiveness, and if something gets you angry, don’t keep it. Resolve your issues quickly and he won’t be able to manipulate or control you. After all, greater is He that is within you than he that is in the world! Read this verse one more time in the Amplified version: ” And do not give the devil an opportunity [to lead you into sin by holding a grudge, or nurturing anger, or harboring resentment, or cultivating bitterness].
What is “Glory?”
The word or term “glory” is often misunderstood. Many use it as part of their worship language. Some will say “glory to God” as a form of respect to the Almighty. But I find that many do not understand what glory is when they are asked. In the Old Testament scriptures, glory is the word “Kabod” which means: honor, great quantity, wealth, reputation, majesty, splendor. When we say “glory to God.” we are ascribing to Him the fact that He is worthy to receive the highest honor. His vast wealth is infinite. His reputation is perfect and to be praised above all. His majesty (dignity, magnificence, grandeur, splendor, regality and awe) is of the highest order. There are various ways that we put God’s glory on display: When we pray, we highlight His faithfulness and love. “Call upon Me in the day of trouble and I will rescue you and you will glorify me” (Psalm 50:15). When we give thanks, we are displaying that He is the giver of every good and perfect gift. “He who offers a sacrifice of thanksgiving glorifies Me.” (Psalm 50:23). When we produce fruit, we are sharing by extension His love to humanity. “My Father is glorified by this, that you bear much fruit” (John 15:8). When we forgive others, we express God’s awesome love, kindness and mercy which was expressed on the cross. “And forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors” (Matthew 6:12). There are so many other ways that we can bring Him glory. So remember, as we reflect His majesty and grace in our daily actions, He is glorified. So take out time throughout the day to give Him glory! He is definitely worthy!
Psalm 96:8 “Give to the Lord the glory due His name; Bring an offering, and come into His courts.”
