The first question of The Westminster Catechism is "What is the chief end of man?"
The answer is "Man’s chief end is to glorify God and to enjoy him forever."
Romans 11:36 says "For from him and through him and for him are all things. To him be the glory forever! Amen."
First Corinthians 10:31 says "So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God."
Scripture is filled with narratives, poems, and letters that make much of God.
SO,
when we read or hear the stories of believers throughout history we should see God's glory
and
when we tell our stories to one another, they should be filled with God's glory.
In the God's Glory in Our Story episode of the Trinity Life podcast Richard VanVels and I talk about what this class is about and some helps and encouragement for sharing our stories in a way that gives God the glory he deserves.
The class is set up to show where we can and should look for encouragement.
For class-specific posts, click HERE
Look in the Bible. Here are some examples the narrative of Joshua's life, the poetry of David in the Psalms, the account of the blind man’s testimony and Stephen's martyrdom, and the letters written by Paul to Timothy, Titus, and Onesimus.
Look at the biographies of godly men and women. Here are examples John Bunyan in prison, William Cowper in depression, David Brainerd in sickness, and others like Amy Carmichael, Charles Spurgeon, and Corrie Ten Boom
Look at our church family. Listen to, ask about, and share testimonies of salvation and spiritual growth with each other. As it relates to personal testimonies remember, if you have been saved by the amazing grace of God, you have something monumental and life-changing to share. Remember your testimony should point to God not you, another person, or an organization.
If I told you my story, you would hear hope, that wouldn't let go
And if I told you my story, you would hear love that never gave up
And if I told you my story, you would hear life, but it wasn't mine
If I should speak, then let it be of the grace that is greater than all my sin
