You must not profane My holy name. I must be acknowledged as holy among the Israelites. I am the LORD who sanctifies you,

— Leviticus 22:32

For when he sees his children around him, the work of My hands, they will honor My name, they will sanctify the Holy One of Jacob, and they will stand in awe of the God of Israel.

— Isaiah 29:23

For My own sake, for My own sake, I do it, for how should My name be profaned? My glory I will not give to another.

— Isaiah 48:11

So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.

— 1 Corinthians 10:31

I am the LORD; that is My name! I will not yield My glory to another or My praise to idols.

— Isaiah 42:8

And whatever you do, in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him.

— Colossians 3:17

Thoughts on Today’s Reading

Grace, mercy and salvation from Christ to you.

God’s name is hallowed, holy, and set apart from us in every way. The Lord God Almighty’s holiness impacts the way His people live. Therefore when we declare God as holy, we seek to live our lives unto Him. Our sovereign God would act in response to His people’s rebellion but not primarily for their benefit, but for the sake of His holy name that His people Israel profaned among the nations. God would uphold His glory and prove Himself holy so the nations would know He is God.

God does amazing things for His people. The salvation for which Christ died shows His compassion for helpless sinners. He answers prayers and orchestrates circumstances to call us to Himself. Yet, the ultimate force behind everything God does is His glory. God is glorified through the exaltation of His Son, who laid aside heaven’s splendor to save us. God’s glory represents our worthy calling to know God, enjoy Him, and glorify Him especially when we yield ourselves to His compassionate care.