“When Jesus heard that, He said, ‘This sickness is not unto death, but for the glory of God, that the Son of God may be glorified through it.’” – John 11:4
Do you ever pray, “Father, use me for Your glory”?
But have you truly understood what you are asking God?
Look at Lazarus’ life—he became sick, his sickness led to death, and the news reached Jesus. Yet, the Lord didn’t rush to heal him before he died.
Why?
Here’s the truth, because this was not simply about restoring health,
- this was not every pain lasts forever.
- this was not every storm means it’s over.
- this was not every sickness leads to the end.
- this was not all suffering brings harm.
It was about revealing the glory of God.
If you read the conversation between Martha and Jesus, you’ll see that the Lord had already taught them about the resurrection. Teaching is important, but practical demonstrations carry an impact that words alone cannot. Scripture says Jesus loved Lazarus, and we know from the Bible that God loves those who love Him, so Lazarus also loved Jesus.
The disciples were willing to lay down their lives for the Lord because they loved Him. In the same way, Lazarus was willing to be used as a vessel for the demonstration of God’s power and glory. Through his sickness and death, people came to know that Jesus is “the Resurrection and the Life”. The One who holds authority over every human life. It is the Lord who decides who will live and who will die.
That’s why, before you pray, “Lord, use me for Your glory,” you must be prepared to lay down your life, even to die for Him if necessary. Jesus laid down His life for us to reveal God’s love. Most of the disciples were persecuted, beaten, slain, and suffered greatly, all to declare His glory.
So if you truly desire to be used for God’s glory, Remember, this calling is not about comfort. It’s about complete submission to God.
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