For the Glory of God
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God’s armies are always greater and God sends them to fight for us. Do you find that amazing? We should be amazed when we see what God is doing for us. Are you ready to be amazed? Consider the life of Jesus Christ. We see His transfiguration in Matthew 17 before Peter, James and John. He was lifted up and “His face shone like the sun, and His clothes became as white as the light.” And Moses and Elijah appeared talking to Him. OK, I’m freaking out about now. But wait, there’s more. In verses 5 and 6, we read, “a bright cloud overshadowed them; and suddenly a voice came out of the cloud, saying, “This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased. Hear Him!” “The disciples fell on their faces and were greatly afraid.” I get that. Wow! Talk about amazing! But then Jesus does something even more amazing. After enduring the cross with all its shame, He did the most awesome thing ever when He rose from the grave. He defeated death and came back to life, but not just a normal life, a resurrected eternal life. No one else in all of history has done that. He is alive. Are we amazed by the works of God yet? But He has another amazing event planned, He’s coming back and His second coming will outshine the resurrection. We need to look to the heavens and watch for His return. Revelation 19 describes His return. When the Jews finally turn to Him and say, “Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord,” the heavens will open and Jesus will come riding on a white horse. His eyes are like a flame of fire and His robe is dipped in blood. He is followed by the armies of heaven. “Out of His mouth goes a sharp sword, that with it He should strike the nations.” He will set foot on the Mount of Olives splitting it in two. He comes to destroy evil and to set up His millennial kingdom on earth. Our God is amazing. He will again pour out His Spirit and draw people to Him. He is still a God of miracles. The fields are white for harvest. And the Lord is looking for laborers. Are you ready to be amazed? When Jesus stood and spoke before the multitudes, God was standing right in front of them and they missed it. Almighty God was standing right in front of them. Jesus is standing right in front of you, calling your name. Can you see Him? Do you recognize Him, the Son of God, the creator of the universe, the redeemer of all mankind, Almighty God? We should stand in awe in the presence of Almighty God, our Creator, helper, and Redeemer, the Alpha and Omega, the beginning and end of everything, Lord of Lords, and King of Kings. He is our kinsman redeemer. He came to reconcile His people back to the Father. He has finished His work at the cross. But He is still finishing His work in each of our lives. Are you ready for an outpouring of His Spirit on you? Can you stand it? Will you fall on your face before Him? Prepare to be amazed by what God is going to do in your life.
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Am I living the life Jesus created me for? What does it mean to follow Jesus—really? How do I live each day for His glory, and not my own? In For the Glory of God, Stephen Stonehocker offers a deeply personal and spiritually rich collection of reflections that help readers wrestle with these essential questions of faith. Drawing from his own journey, Stonehocker writes for those who long for more than religious routine—for those who desire a life of purpose, rooted in truth, and lived out for the glory of God. Through engaging stories and honest questions, this book challenges and equips readers committed to living the Christian life with intention. Each chapter invites you to pause, reflect, and grow as you explore what it truly means to know God, walk with Him daily, and glorify Him through both triumphs and trials. With wisdom and humility, Stonehocker explores what it means to follow Jesus, not just as a set of beliefs, but as a daily relationship of surrender and transformation. Readers will be encouraged to embrace Christian transformation—the slow, refining process of becoming more like Christ as we learn to trust, obey, and let go of self. This book is a timely resource for anyone seeking the best books for Christian spiritual growth, offering more than theory—it’s filled with practical encouragement and biblical perspective. If you’ve found yourself wondering how to live with greater purpose, Stonehocker provides thoughtful insight on how to live for God’s glory in the ordinary and the everyday. Whether you're just beginning your faith journey or have walked with the Lord for years, For the Glory of God will help you with deepening your relationship with God in real and lasting ways. Stonehocker invites you to wrestle honestly with your calling and to discover how to follow God’s plan—not your own—through trust, obedience, and a renewed mind. If you’re ready to walk more intentionally, love more deeply, and live more fully in God’s presence, this book will be a trusted companion on the journey. Live for something greater. Live for the glory of God.
About the Author
Stephen Stonehocker was the last of ten children born to devoutly Christian parents in the small town of Trout Creek, Montana. He loved the outdoors, hiking the mountains, and photographing the beauty of the God’s creation. But he always had two questions haunting him, maybe the same questions that haunt you. Am I the person God created me to be? Is there more to this relationship with God? He wrote the essays in this book over the past twenty years as he explored who God is and who God wanted him to be. He was a successful engineer for a major corporation writing numerous technical papers and now focuses his writing on the issues of living a Christian life. He and his wife, Sheryl, now reside in Morris, Illinois.