In what ways can we exalt God's "right hand" in our daily lives? Key Verse: Psalm 118:15–16 “Shouts of joy and victory resound in the tents of the righteous: ‘The right hand of the LORD performs with valor. The right hand of the LORD is exalted; the right hand of the LORD performs with valor!’ ” The Right Hand—What Scripture Says • Strength and power: “Your right hand, O LORD, is majestic in power” (Exodus 15:6). • Protection: “Do not fear, for I am with you… I will uphold you with My righteous right hand” (Isaiah 41:10). • Salvation accomplished: “His right hand and His holy arm have worked salvation for Him” (Psalm 98:1). • Christ enthroned: “Having been exalted to the right hand of God” (Acts 2:33; cf. Hebrews 1:3). What It Means to “Exalt” God’s Right Hand To exalt is to lift high, honor, and publicly recognize His unmatched power, authority, and saving work. Practically, it means letting every dimension of life point back to Him. Everyday Practices That Lift High His Right Hand • Verbal Praise – Begin and end the day acknowledging His victories aloud. – Sing or speak Psalm 118:15–16, affirming His ongoing triumphs. • Grateful Attribution – When a goal is met, a bill is paid, or a crisis is averted, consciously credit His right hand instead of luck or self-effort (Psalm 115:1). – Share the testimony with others: “The LORD did this.” • Obedient Trust – Face intimidating tasks with the confession, “His right hand upholds me” (Psalm 63:8). – Step forward in faith-based action rather than fear-driven hesitation. • Scripture-Saturated Prayer – Pray passages about His right hand, replacing general requests with truth-filled declarations (e.g., Isaiah 41:10 for courage, John 10:28 for security). – Thank Him for specific promises already accomplished through Christ. • Stewardship and Service – Use time, talents, and resources in ways that showcase His power operating through weakness (2 Corinthians 12:9). – Serve quietly so that the spotlight lands on Him rather than yourself. • Public Witness – In conversations, highlight how God’s intervention—not coincidence—resolved a situation. – Keep a running “right hand journal” of answered prayer and share entries when appropriate. • Perseverance in Trials – When pressure mounts, verbally place the burden in His capable hand (1 Peter 5:6–7). – Expectation replaces anxiety when we believe His hand never falters. • Ethical Integrity – Honor contracts, tell the truth, and refuse shortcuts, trusting His right hand to supply what dishonest means promise (Proverbs 10:9; Matthew 6:33). Living Under the Right Hand Psalm 118 moves from personal praise to a corporate shout. As we weave verbal praise, grateful attribution, obedient trust, prayer, stewardship, witness, perseverance, and integrity into ordinary routines, our lives become continual announcements that “the right hand of the LORD is exalted.” |
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