Day 29

What brings you joy? What is your source of personal glory? Do you glory and rejoice in your accomplishments, your wealth, your status, your looks, your piety, your humility, your…? In the old hymn “Beneath the Cross of Jesus,” we each confess, “My glory, all the Cross.” That’s what Christians mean when we “Glory in his holy name.” Our full understanding of God’s holy name has dramatically been expanded by Jesus. He taught us to not only reverence the name of God but also call him “Abba” Father. Any other cause of joy and basis for boasting are merely passing illusions. For those whose hearts seek the Lord, glory is found in reverencing the holy name of the Father who gave up his precious Son so we could be his children. He loves us that much, and more: we will one day share in his glory “Glory in his holy name; let the hearts of those who seek the Lord rejoice.” 1 Chronicles 16:10.