Seize the Moment – Day 1193
For the Glory of God Alone!
Good morning! This is Pastor Jerry Ingalls from New Castle First Baptist Church and today is Friday, June 23.
Soli Deo Gloria is an ancient Latin expression I have written on the dedication page in each of my published books. It literally means, “For the Glory of God Alone!” R. C. Sproul provides an explanation for why it is important for me to write this in every book I write:
Soli Deo gloria is the motto that grew out of the Protestant Reformation and was used on every composition by Johann Sebastian Bach. He affixed the initials SDG at the bottom of each manuscript to communicate the idea that it is God and God alone who is to receive the glory for the wonders of His work of creation and of redemption. At the heart of the sixteenth century controversy over salvation was the issue of grace.[1]
While I have dedicated each of my books to significant people in my life, past and present, I ultimately acknowledge God as the preeminent One for whom I write. May God receive all the glory from my ministry because apart from Him, and His grace, I can do nothing (John 15:5)!
Psalm 79:8-9 teaches us the importance of giving God all the glory in all that we do, “Do not remember the iniquities of our forefathers against us; let Your compassion come quickly to meet us, for we are brought very low. Help us, O God of our salvation, for the glory of Your name; and deliver us and forgive our sins for Your name’s sake.” Asaph points out that God did not rescue and deliver His children for their sake, but for His name’s sake. Never forget that Jesus didn’t come for your sake; He came from Heaven to Earth for His name’s sake, for God’s glory alone!
Seize the moment and pray Psalm 79, meditating upon the glory of God’s name – Soli Deo Gloria!
God bless you!
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FOOTNOTE:
[1] R. C. Sproul, “What Does ‘Soli Deo Gloria’ Mean?” https://www.ligonier.org/learn/articles/soli-deo-gloria-god-alone-be-glory (Accessed June 6, 2023).