God's Glory Church

“Every house is built by someone, and the One who built everything is God.” — Hebrews 3:4

From the spiral staircase to the spacious bedroom, from the hardwood floors to the plush carpeting, from the huge bathroom to the beautifully appointed office, the realtor outdid himself in showing the young couple their possible future home. At every step, they admired its beauty: “You made our dream come true! The house is simply wonderful!” Then the realtor said something that might seem unusual, but was true: “I will pass your feedback on to the builder. It is not the house or me that deserves praise, but the person who built it.”

The realtor’s words convey the idea of ​​the Epistle to the Hebrews. Comparing Jesus Christ with Moses, the author writes: “He is worthy of higher glory than Moses, because the builder has more honor than the house” (Heb. 3:3). Although Moses was honored to speak with God face to face and see His glory (Num. 12:8), he was only a “servant” in the Lord’s house (Heb. 3:5). Instead, Christ, the Creator and Founder (Heb. 1:2, 10), deserves higher glory as “the One who built all things” and “the Son in His house” (Heb. 3:4, 6). And God’s house is His people.

We will faithfully serve the Lord, but let us remember: the great artist and builder Jesus is worthy of the highest glory. All the praise that we, God’s house, receive is ultimately His.

What special thing did God put in you? If you are praised, how can you redirect the praise to Christ?

Lord Jesus, You are worthy of all praise. May my words and deeds glorify You every day.

By Ann Sitas