Glory Belongs to God Alone | Judges 4:23–24

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Our text today is Judges 4:23-24:

So on that day God subdued Jabin the king of Canaan before the people of Israel. And the hand of the people of Israel pressed harder and harder against Jabin the king of Canaan, until they destroyed Jabin king of Canaan. — Judges 4:23-24

When God gives the victory, do you hand Him the glory—or do you try to keep a piece for yourself?

After Jael’s shocking strike, you might think the spotlight belongs to her—or to Deborah for her prophecy—or to Barak for leading the army. But Scripture doesn’t allow that. It says plainly: “On that day God subdued Jabin the king of Canaan.”

Yes, Barak fought. Yes, Jael struck. Yes, Deborah led. But it was God who delivered. He orchestrated the storm, routed the army, and fulfilled the prophecy. The text ends by making sure we know the truth: the glory belongs to Him, not them.

This is the battlefield of the heart: who gets the glory?

God may use your obedience, your courage, even your “tent pegs”—but the glory is His alone. And here’s the danger: every time God gives you a win, your flesh will want to steal the credit. Pride whispers, “Look what you did.” But humility shouts, “Look what God has done!”

If you take the glory, you rob God of what is rightfully His—and you set yourself up for a fall. Pride is a thief; humility is a shield.

So fight hard. Step up with courage. But when the dust clears, drop the crown at His feet. Make it your mission to silence pride before it steals even a sliver of the glory that belongs only to God.

ASK THIS:

1. Where in my life am I tempted to take credit for what God has done?
2. How do I usually respond when God gives me a victory—praise or pride?
3. Who could I encourage by giving a testimony that points all glory back to Him?
4. What practical step can I take to guard myself from stealing God’s glory?

DO THIS:

Today, when you share a win or blessing in conversation, make sure you point directly to God as the One who made it possible. Don’t keep a shred of the glory for yourself.

PRAY THIS:

Father, keep me from stealing Your glory. When You give victory, help me humbly give You all the credit, knowing it belongs to You alone. Amen.

PLAY THIS:

"Yours (Glory and Praise)."