To God be the Glory by Saci Stockton

SCRIPTURE
Judges 13:16-18 Amplified

"And the Angel of the Lord said to Manoah, Though you detain me I will not eat of your food: but if you make ready a burnt offering, offer it to the Lord. For Manoah did not know He was the Angel of the Lord. And Manoah said to the Angel of the Lord, What is your name, so that when your words come true, we may do you honor? And the Angel of the Lord said to him, Why do you ask My name seeing it is wonderful?"

OBSERVATION
In reading these scriptures it was apparent that the Angel would take no honor unto himself, even when it was offered, but only gave honor unto the Lord.

APPLICATION
: I am to give glory and honor to my Savior and Heavenly Father and not seek to be honored for my good deeds, even though those deeds may in fact be for the Lord Himself. I am nothing, there is no good in me except what comes from my Father. All honor and glory is His.

PRAYER
Heavenly Father forgive me when I have cherished the honor and praises of men. May all honor and praise be yours Lord. Help me to always defer to you when praise and glory come my way. Always lifting you up first and only....for you alone deserve the glory.