My Glory or Gods Glory?

Matthew 16:24 If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me.

 

As long as my glory is more important to me than Gods glory I will be of no use to Him. My interest in my own glory will always cause me to sympathize with myself in whatever unfavorable situation I may be in at the time. When His glory becomes our desire and passion, immediately a measure of surrender comes that is otherwise unattainable. The greater the surrender, the greater the measure of His power. It depends on who's glory we truly seek. We can seek our own glory and live by our own power, or choose His glory and live by His power. It is our choice.