Think for a moment about God's priority. God exists to showcase God.
Why do the heavens exist? The heavens exist to "declare the glory of God" (Ps. 19:1).
Why did God choose the Israelites? Through Isaiah he summoned "everyone who is called by My name, whom I have created for My glory" (Isa 43:7).
Why do people struggle? God answers, "I have tested you in the furnace of affliction. For My own sake, for My own sake, I will act" (Isa 48:10-11)
"Call on me when you are in trouble, and I will rescue you, and you will give me glory" (Ps 50"15).
God has one goal: God. To proclaim his glory.
God has no ego problem. He does not reveal his glory for his good. We need to witness it for our good.
He responds to our prayers with this goal in mind. If he says no to our requests, it is because his glory matters more than our preferences.
By: Max Lucado
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