7/7/14 1 Peter 4:11 Speak the Utterances of God that He May Be Glorified

1 Peter 4:11 (NAS)

Whoever speaks, let him speak, as it were, the utterances of God; whoever serves, let him do so as by the strength which God supplies; so that in all things God may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom belongs the glory and dominion forever and ever. Amen.

1 Peter 4:11 (Philips)

If any of you is a preacher then he should preach his message as from God. And in whatever way a man serves the Church he should do it recognizing the fact that God gives him his ability, so that God may be glorified in everything through Jesus Christ. To him belong glory and power for ever, amen!

When the Lord God was looking over His creation and all the men He had created, His eyes rested on you.  He pondered you and then made His decision.  "This one," He said, "shall speak for me. I will give Him a voice like my voice and others will listen to him."

He has given you a tongue that is articulate and a mouth that is able to declare the mind and thoughts of Adonai. Whether through your words or through your songs, you are skilled and eloquent. The Lord trusts you because you are rational and wise. You are able to teach, exhort, advise, direct, and command, for you speak with the authority of God.

As Adonai's servant, you are a minister who executes the Lord's commands. You have voluntarily given your life to God to use as He will.  Your love and devotion for Him makes you quick to answer His call. You are His servant-son, who waits upon Him to carry out His desires. He has given you the ability, force, strength, and might to do all that He says. You possess all that you need to comply with God's requirements.

Now your life is one that celebrates Almighty God. You extol and praise Him continually. You always honor Him forl His glory, excellence, and splendor. You manifest and acknowledge the dignity and worth of Yeshua, your Messiah and Lord. Jesus is your Savior and Redeemer, who deserves all of the praise, honor, and glory. He is magnificent and preeminent in all things. He is King of kings and Lord of lords, who has all power, might, and dominion.  He will reign forever and ever.

(Originally written 8/6/07)