In what ways can we "praise and exalt" God as Nebuchadnezzar did? Nebuchadnezzar’s Praise in Daniel 4:37 “Now I, Nebuchadnezzar, praise, exalt, and honor the King of heaven, for all His works are true and His ways are just. And He is able to humble those who walk in pride.” Key Elements in the King’s Declaration • Praise – joyful acknowledgment of God’s greatness • Exalt – lifting God high above all else • Honor – giving God the rightful weight He deserves • Truth & Justice – affirming that everything God does is right • Humility – confessing God’s ability to bring the proud low Practical Ways to Praise and Exalt God Today 1. Recognize His Absolute Sovereignty • Speak aloud that the Most High rules over every kingdom (Daniel 4:34). • Declare, like Psalm 103:19, “The LORD has established His throne in the heavens, and His kingdom rules over all.” 2. Celebrate His Perfect Works • Thank Him for specific acts in Scripture (creation, redemption, resurrection). • Recall personal answers to prayer and proclaim, “Great are the works of the LORD” (Psalm 111:2). 3. Honor His Justice and Truth • Agree with Psalm 19:9 that “the judgments of the LORD are true and altogether righteous.” • Refuse to charge God with wrongdoing when life feels unfair; instead declare His ways are just (Deuteronomy 32:4). 4. Humble Yourself Before Him • Choose lowliness: “Humble yourselves under God’s mighty hand, that He may exalt you in due time” (1 Peter 5:6). • Confess pride quickly, acknowledging, as Nebuchadnezzar did, that God “is able to humble those who walk in pride.” 5. Tell Your Story of His Deliverance • Share testimony of how God rescued, corrected, or restored you (Psalm 66:16). • Like Nebuchadnezzar, move from personal humiliation to public declaration of God’s greatness. 6. Use Both Voice and Action in Worship • Sing Psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs (Ephesians 5:19). • Serve others, “whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God” (1 Corinthians 10:31). 7. Exalt Him Publicly • Incorporate brief statements of praise in everyday conversation. • Post Scriptures or testimonies on social media, spotlighting God rather than self. Living Out Nebuchadnezzar’s Declaration • Daily remind yourself of who sits on the throne. • Cultivate gratitude lists that focus on God’s true and just works. • Invite accountability from fellow believers to keep pride in check. • Let every act of obedience become an offering that praises, exalts, and honors the King of heaven. |
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