…Moses replied, “It will be as you say, so that you may know there is no one like the Lord our God.
Exodus 8:10 NIV
In the midst of God’s judgment on Egypt, we see a moment that powerfully reveals the heart of a true servant. When the plague of frogs covered the land, Pharaoh urgently called for Moses. He pleaded with him to pray for the frogs to be removed. Moses’ response in Exodus 8:10 was more than a reply—it was a powerful act of glorifying God when self-promotion could have easily taken the spotlight.
Moses stood before a king, clearly chosen by God to deliver His people. This was the perfect chance to highlight his role or affirm his spiritual authority. He could have drawn attention to himself or even to his own obedience. But instead, he said, “It will be as you say, so that you may know there is no one like the Lord our God.” His words redirected all attention to the Lord, not to his own position.
He didn’t seek to validate his ministry or gain respect from Pharaoh. Moses could have said, “So that you may know I am a true servant of God,” but he chose not to. He never mentioned himself or Aaron. He made it clear that the power behind the miracle came from God alone. In doing so, he gave us a timeless example of glorifying God in the midst of recognition.
We often face moments like this—when God works through us and people begin to notice. Perhaps someone praises your faithfulness or your prayers bring encouragement to others. The temptation to enjoy the recognition or shift the glory towards ourselves can be subtle. But glorifying God means refusing to share His glory and choosing instead to lift His name higher.
Moses showed us what it means to step aside and let God be glorified. He knew that the outcome wasn’t about him or his ability. It was about revealing the greatness of God. This is the same heart we see in John the Baptist’s words: “He must increase, but I must decrease” (John 3:30). That kind of humility comes from a desire to honour God, not ourselves.
Our acts of obedience may go unnoticed by people, but they are never unseen by God. Whether we’re serving on a stage or behind the scenes, our goal remains the same—glorifying God through our words, actions, and attitudes. Every moment of faithfulness is a chance to make Him known.
Let us live as signposts that point to Jesus. Glorifying God isn’t just about worship songs or sermons. It’s how we respond to praise, how we lead, how we serve, and how we handle influence. When others see God at work in our lives, may our hearts echo Moses’ words: “…that you may know there is no one like the Lord our God.”
Living It Out
Have you recently taken credit for something only God could have done? Have you longed for recognition instead of directing praise to Him?
Today, ask the Holy Spirit to search your heart. Surrender any desire for recognition, and ask for a heart fully set on glorifying God. Whether your service is seen or unseen, commit again to make His name known.
There is truly no one like the Lord our God—may our lives reflect that truth every single day.