Light + Truth The God Who Empowers Obedience
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Dec 5, 2025 What if your simplest acts of obedience revealed divine strength? John Piper shares how God's glory is displayed through our actions. Discover how he explains that God is the source of everything we have. Learn from King David about the nature of our gifts and how our willingness comes from Him. Piper highlights everyday obedience as a sign of God's power at work and urges believers to actively participate, ensuring that all glory goes back to God.
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God’s Overarching Desire Is Displayed Glory
- God’s primary longing is to display his glory outwardly so creatures enjoy him.
- Every command and longing in Scripture flows from that purpose for God’s glory.
A Transformer, a Film, and Theological Reflection
- Piper recounts his son Benjamin’s failed Jesus film showing due to a transformer outage.
- They processed the disappointment together through stories and prayer to find meaning.
God Is The Fountain Of All Things
- Scripture presents God as the fountain: everything is from him, through him, and to him.
- Therefore no creature can counsel, enrich, or obligate God; he alone deserves glory.
