When God moves in your life, it
can ignite praise in the hearts of others. Just look at Paul—when he told the
church in Jerusalem all that God had done among the Gentiles, they didn’t cheer
for him; they rejoiced in the work of God through him! That
moment in Acts 21 paints such a vivid picture of the family of God celebrating
His triumphs—even when those triumphs come from unexpected places or through
surprising people.
Paul had just wrapped up his
third missionary journey and returned to Jerusalem with a heart overflowing
with testimonies: Gentiles saved, churches planted, believers baptized, miracles
performed, darkness confronted, the word of the Lord heard by multitudes. But
get this—he didn’t show up with his spiritual résumé. Instead, he “related one
by one the things that God had done.” And what was the response? “They
glorified God.” Boom. Paul didn't steal the spotlight—he used it to shine even
brighter on the Lord. The leaders in Jerusalem, who had once questioned the
whole Gentile outreach thing, now rejoiced at God's power breaking through
beyond their comfort zones.
Let’s be honest—it’s easy to
overlook what God’s doing in others when it doesn't match our expectations.
Maybe it’s happening in a ministry style you wouldn’t choose. Maybe it’s
flowing through someone you never expected. But if it’s truly the Lord, shouldn’t
we be the first to throw the party? When you hear a testimony, resist
the urge to compare or critique—just glorify God! And like Paul, tell your own
story with grace and humility, always turning the spotlight back to Jesus.
Be the loudest cheerleader for
what God is doing in others! Don’t just accept His work in unfamiliar
places—celebrate it! Seek out opportunities to encourage those
faithfully toiling in the quiet corners of the Kingdom. And when it’s your turn
to share what God has done in you, do it with a humble heart—less “look at me”
and more “look at Him!” Your story might just be the spark that ignites worship
in someone else's soul.
May the Lord fill you with joy for His victories—wherever they occur and through whomever He chooses. May you rejoice abundantly, speak with grace, and glorify God with your whole heart. And may your delight in His work stir others to deeper awe and passionate worship of our magnificent King.
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