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Morning and Evening

November 17, Morning

C. H. Spurgeon · Modern retelling

"To whom be glory for ever. Amen" — Romans 11:36 · KJV

"To whom be glory for ever." This should be the single desire of the Christian; all other wishes must be subservient and tributary to this one. The Christian may wish for prosperity in his business, but only so far as it helps him promote this: "To Him be glory for ever." He may desire to gain more gifts and more graces, but only that "To Him may be glory for ever." You are not acting as you ought when you are moved by any motive other than a single eye to your Lord's glory. As a Christian, you are "of God, and through God"; then live "to God." Let nothing ever set your heart beating so mightily as love to Him. Let this ambition fire your soul; let it be the foundation of every enterprise you enter on, and your sustaining motive whenever your zeal grows chill; make God your only object. Depend on it, where self begins, sorrow begins; but if God is my supreme delight and only object, then to me it is all one whether His love ordains my life or my death, appoints me ease or pain. Let your desire for God's glory be a growing desire. You blessed Him in your youth; do not be content with the praises you gave Him then. Has God prospered you in business? Give Him more, as He has given you more. Has God given you experience? Praise Him with stronger faith than you had at first. Does your knowledge grow? Then sing more sweetly. Do you enjoy happier times than you once had? Have you been restored from sickness, and has your sorrow turned to peace and joy? Then give Him more music; put more coals and more sweet frankincense into the censer of your praise. Practically, in your life, give Him honor, putting the "Amen" to this doxology to your great and gracious Lord by your own individual service and increasing holiness.