Divine Mathematical Theory

Lately I have been mulling over just how God might receive glory from our lives. Does the missionary in a fertile country who sees hundreds turn to Christ bring greater glory to God than the missionary in a hard crusted country who labors for a lifetime to see two people saved? Does the pastor who leads a five thousand member church bring greater glory to God than the godly woman who is housebound because of her crippled husband?

The first option in both cases is the easy answer because of the math, Acts of ministry + results = glory to God. I wonder however if this is using 1st grade math when in reality it’s more like a physics equation.

While not claiming to know the ways or thoughts or of God (which are higher than mine without doubt and yours), I’m proposing a mathematical theory that might be more in line with how His glory is reflected in our lives and which will be revealed at the Throne of God.

Redeemed child of God + love² ▪ passion for HIM × {brokenness over sin + /obedience//worship/ × divine circumstances} – (resistance of temptation)* ≡ control of the Spirit + prayer × (humility × fruit that remains ╩╦ understanding of God’s word) • [the darkness ÷ amount of resistance] + a heart for God + trust² ∫divine mystery/humanly unknown factors ×× {sensitivity to the Spirit’s promptings + prayers of others} × grace & mercy of God = GLORY TO GOD.

So where does this all leave us? It leaves us seeking Him, refusing to compare ourselves to others, and letting God do the math.

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