God’s Reputation Magnified Through Us
I read Isaiah 63:14 and this thought popped into mind: Does my life accurately reflect God’s magnificent reputation? Do I honor His reputation?
According to Isaiah 63:14, God earned quite the reputation when He led His people through the desert wilderness for forty years. He provided them with food and water, clothing and sandals that never wore out, and a place to sleep each night. Then He threw in a few extras like sending fire and clouds to guide them and parting the Red Sea.
Scripture says, “You led your people, LORD, and gained a magnificent reputation.”
I read that verse and this thought popped into mind: Does my life accurately reflect God’s magnificent reputation? Practically put, when others look at me, do they understand that God is trustworthy and able to provide for His children? Or do I cast doubt on His reputation by constantly worrying and fretting about finances?
God is more than able to defend His reputation to a watching world
But for some unknown reason, He wants His kids to bear some responsibility in that regard, too. Heaven help us if our attitudes and actions reflect anything negative about Him to those who don’t know Him personally or to those who are weak in their faith. May our goal be to bring glory to Him in all we say and do. May we live in such a way that others see Him as truly magnificent.
How about you?
What aspect of God’s reputation do you find challenging to uphold?
Know you are loved,
Grace
