God is jealous. He does not share what belongs to Him alone. He alone deserves glory. He is the Creator and His creation is intended to reflect glory to Him. As the Creator and Sustainer of life, everything owes its existence and continued being to Him. Without Him, nothing could exist even for a moment. Apart from Him, the universe would plunge to its cataclysmic end. He holds reality in His hands.
We creatures forget that truth too readily. We experience some petty accomplishment in our life and pride immediately swells within us. We believe the same lie as Adam and Eve and assume we are very much like God. We entertain such ludicrous thoughts to our ruin.
It is our highest calling, not to make a name for ourselves, but to exalt the name of God. When we magnify God’s name, we fulfill our highest calling as His creatures. The driving goal of our life ought to be to make much of our God. Whether it is by our words, music, life, writing, or achievements, our life’s calling is to glorify God.
How has your life been glorifying God? Do people come away from an encounter with you and think more highly of your God? Do your words direct people’s attention heavenward or to you? Have you given God the glory that is due Him?