Furious Chapter 7 Devotional

They Praised God Because of Me

This one sentence is loaded with meaning and backstory––they praised God because of me. Paul, once the church’s greatest enemy, became its most passionate ally. His life, radically transformed by Christ, inspired awe and worship—not directed at him, but at God.

They…

Who are they? These were the people who once feared Paul, who had hidden from his relentless persecution. The believers he had sought to destroy were now the ones lifting their voices in praise. Imagine their astonishment: the man who had once been their nightmare was now their brother in Christ. Paul’s life proves that no one is too far gone for God to reach.

Praised God…

Paul’s transformation didn’t lead to personal applause or admiration. Instead, it turned the attention to God. The believers weren’t in awe of Paul’s eloquence, wisdom, or effort. They were amazed at what God had done through him. This is the purpose of every testimony—not to magnify ourselves but to glorify the One who redeems, restores, and makes all things new.

Because of Me.

Paul doesn’t shy away from his part in the story. He acknowledges that his life—his transformation, his calling, his testimony—was the reason others were praising God. What a humbling realization! Your life, too, can become a beacon that draws others to glorify God. How you live, love, and serve can cause people to see the greatness of God at work in you.

🔥 Reflection

Do others praise God because of you? Are your words, actions, and transformation pointing people to Him? No matter your past, God can use your story to inspire others to worship Him.

🙏 Prayer

Lord, let my life reflect Your power, grace, and love so that others will see You in me and glorify Your name. Use my story, my transformation, and my daily walk to point people to You. Amen.

📣 Call-to-Action

Think of someone who has inspired you to praise God because of their life. Reach out to encourage them and share how their faith has impacted you. Then ask God how He can use your life to inspire others to glorify Him.