How to attract Praise and Glory
-By Dr.Sumeet Manakan J
All of us have an inbuilt craving to become great. No one wants to live an ordinary life. We are all internally crafted to feel satisfied and fulfilled by attracting praise and glory in society, in our families, and even personally. That’s the way God designed us, I believe.
I want to share with you the secrets of attracting praise and glory the way the Bible reveals to us.
“Aim not to leave Memories but to leave a Legacy.”
Proverbs 31:30-31 – Charm is deceitful and beauty is passing, but a woman who fears the LORD, she shall be praised. Give her of the fruit of her hands, and let her own works praise her in the gates.
The Bible is full of women who left legacies. The main element that differentiates a “woman of legacy” from an ordinary woman is the fear of the LORD. Women who feared the LORD attracted praise and glory.
Hold on! You may point out women who have achieved greatness outside of a spiritual life. Yes indeed, many women have made their names great in the secular world. But let’s be realistic—great women in the secular world last only for a generation, but women who fear the LORD carry their greatness into eternity.
The above verse in Proverbs 31:30 speaks of women who fear the LORD, and verse 31 reveals a powerful secret: “Let her own works praise her in the gates.”
James 2:17 – Thus also faith by itself, if it does not have works, is dead.
Faith without works is dead. We are judged by our works, which are an expression of our inner nature and character. Let us see an example from Scripture.
1. Sarah
Genesis 18:9-10 – Then they said to him, “Where is Sarah your wife?” So he said, “Here, in the tent.” And He said, “I will certainly return to you according to the time of life, and behold, Sarah your wife shall have a son.” (Sarah was listening in the tent door which was behind him.)
God visited Abraham and asked about Sarah. Earlier, we see the LORD promising Abraham that he would have a son (Genesis 15:4-5). But this time, God directly enquired about Sarah and declared the promise of a child in her presence, affirming to her, “Is anything too hard for the LORD?” (Genesis 18:14).
Why did God choose to declare the promise to Sarah this time? Earlier, all encounters had been between Him and Abraham. Why Sarah now?
As revealed by the Holy Spirit, we see that Sarah attracted praise and glory for herself through her hospitality. When Abraham saw the three divine guests approaching, he hurried to Sarah, saying:
Genesis 18:6 – So Abraham hurried into the tent to Sarah and said, “Quickly, make ready three measures of fine meal; knead it and make cakes.”
Under sudden pressure, Sarah revealed her true nature and respect by serving generously and faithfully. Through this act of hospitality and honor—both towards God and her husband—she received a promise for herself. No wonder we serve the God of Abraham and Sarah. Amen!
So how does a woman (or anyone) attract praise and glory?
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By fearing the LORD
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By her works
Another scripture supports this truth: we glorify God and attract praise through fear of the LORD, through works, and by knowing our identity.
Matthew 5:14-16 – “You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hidden. Nor do they light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a lampstand, and it gives light to all who are in the house. Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven.”
This passage brings to light the following truths:
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We are the light of the world.
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Our responsibility is not to hide ourselves, our skills, or our talents, but to let them shine before others—just like a lamp placed on a stand, not under a basket.
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We shine before others through our good works.
Let us not hide our faith. Let us not be shy or lackadaisical about expressing it and transforming our faith into works.
When the disciples were in the boat, they saw Jesus walking on water. But it was only Peter who expressed his faith and dared to step out, walking on the water (Matthew 14:28-29).
There were many blind men in Jericho, but it was Bartimaeus who dared to shout out to Jesus, asking for healing by faith (Mark 10:46-52).
Our works, born out of faith and the fear of God, will bring us praise. Our works will attract glory and honor—not for us alone, but also to glorify our Father in heaven. Amen!
All the Best!
