Boasting in the Hope of God's Glory
August 10, 2025 · 1:55:59 · Watch on YouTube ↗
Summary
Starting from a simple observation, the preacher notes that people only boast about what they truly value. We brag about a thousand dollars, never about a single coin, because the size of our joy reveals the size of our treasure. Yet Scripture points us to something far greater to celebrate.
From Romans 5:1-2 the message traces three gifts: peace with God for our forgiven past, standing in grace as our present privilege, and the hope of God's glory as our future inheritance. Drawing on 1 John 3:2, Romans 8 and Philippians 3, the preacher insists this future glory is not something we earn but something God promises to share with His children. One day we will see Him as He is, and creation itself will be set free.
The heart of the sermon is honest and searching: why do so few believers rejoice in this glory? Because we cannot delight in God's future if we are not pursuing God now. Only the one who seeks Him today, who treasures His Word and His presence above earthly things, will overflow with joy at the glory still to come.
Key Points
- We boast about whatever we treasure, so what we celebrate reveals our real values
- In Christ we have peace for the past, grace for the present, and glory for the future
- The hope of God's glory is a reason for joy and even joyful boasting today
- Future glory is not earned by service or sacrifice but given freely in Christ
- One day we will see God as He truly is and share the glory He promises
- You can only rejoice in God's future if you are seeking God here and now
- Reordering our priorities toward knowing God revives our hope and our joy
Devotional
Ask yourself honestly what you most love to talk about, because that reveals where your heart truly rests. God has promised to share His own glory with you, an inheritance no money can buy and no trouble can steal. If that promise leaves you cold, the problem is not the promise but the distance, for we cannot long for God's future while ignoring God today. Draw near to Him now, treasure His Word, seek His face, and the hope of His glory will begin to make your heart sing. Then you will gladly tell others, with joy on your lips, that glory is waiting for the children of God.
“We always boast about the things that are truly valuable to us.”
“You cannot rejoice in God's future glory if you are not seeking God today.”
“This glory is His to give, not ours to earn - it comes only in Christ.”
“One day we will see Him as He really is, and share in His glory.”
