I will be glorified. - Leviticus 10:3
This is the great end Jehovah has in view in all He performs, and all He permits. He created and He preserves the world, that He might be glorified. He redeemed His people by the blood of His Son, and He will glorify His saints with Himself, to the same end.
He will be glorified in His sovereignty, doing as He will - in His supremacy, commanding as He pleases - in His wisdom, disposing of His creatures to secure His design - in His grace, saving an innumerable company of the lost and wretched, to sound His praise forever - in His goodness, supplying the wants of all His creatures, though in rebellion against Him - in His justice, punishing the daring impenitent offender.
Beloved, it is our duty to aim at the glory of our God in all things. Does Jehovah command? - then we should observe His commands and obey them. Does He graciously promise, and in wisdom and mercy provide? - then we should trust, rely, and depend on Him. Does He work in providence and grace? - then we should acknowledge His hand, submit to His wisdom, bow at His throne, fear to sin against Him, or grieve His love.
Lord, turn the stream of nature’s tide;
Let all our actions tend
To Thee their Source; Thy love the guide,
Thy glory be the end :
In all we think, or say, or do,
Thy glory may we still pursue.