In what ways can we use our senses to glorify God today? Foundations: God Gives Us Senses for His Glory “Ears that hear and eyes that see—the LORD has made them both.” (Proverbs 20:12) God designed every sense as a gift. Stewarding them well is one practical way to “love the LORD your God with all your heart” in everyday life. Hearing That Honors the Lord • Listen actively to Scripture – “So faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of Christ.” (Romans 10:17) – Audiobooks, Scripture apps, and corporate reading keep ears tuned to truth. • Respond to His voice – “My sheep listen to My voice; I know them, and they follow Me.” (John 10:27) • Let obedience follow hearing – “Be doers of the word, and not hearers only.” (James 1:22) • Use music and conversation to build up – Singing praise, receiving sound teaching, and listening well to others reflect His character. Seeing With Spiritual Eyes • Marvel at creation – “The heavens declare the glory of God.” (Psalm 19:1) – A sunrise, a microscope slide, or a night sky all preach His greatness. • Illuminate good works – “Let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.” (Matthew 5:16) • Read His Word visually – Mark up a physical Bible, post verses at your workspace, memorize through flash cards. • Notice people’s needs – Eyes open to the lonely, hurting, and overlooked prompt compassionate action. Taste and Smell as Invitations to Worship • Savor His goodness – “Taste and see that the LORD is good.” (Psalm 34:8) – Mealtimes become gratitude moments; the Lord’s Supper points to salvation. • Offer fragrant sacrifices – “For we are to God the sweet aroma of Christ.” (2 Corinthians 2:15) – Generosity, service, and prayer rise like incense. (Psalm 141:2; Philippians 4:18) Touch That Communicates Christ’s Love • Serve with your hands – Cooking a meal, writing an encouraging note, repairing a neighbor’s fence. • Comfort and heal – A hug, a steadying arm, or laying on hands in prayer echoes Jesus’ ministry. • Create and build – Art, craftsmanship, and gardening mirror the Creator’s care. • Reach out to find Him – “…seek Him and perhaps reach out for Him and find Him, though He is not far from each one of us.” (Acts 17:27) Putting It All Together Each sense is a channel for worship: hear His truth, see His works, taste His goodness, smell His grace, touch with His love. Deliberately engaging these God-given abilities turns ordinary moments into doxology, and everyday believers into living testimonies of His glory. |
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