In what ways can acknowledging God's glorification of Jesus impact our daily faith walk? Setting the Scene in Acts 3:13 “The God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, the God of our fathers, has glorified His servant Jesus…” (Acts 3:13). Peter stands in Solomon’s Colonnade, declaring that the very God who spoke to the patriarchs has openly honored, exalted, and vindicated Jesus. That historic, literal glorification is not just a past event; it shapes how we trust, think, and live today. What God’s Glorification of Jesus Means • Validation of Jesus’ identity—He is truly Messiah and Lord. • Completion of redemption—His cross is followed by exaltation, confirming the sufficiency of His atonement. • Guarantee of future glory—because Jesus is glorified, all who belong to Him share in that destiny (Romans 8:30). Daily Implications for Heart and Mind • Confidence in the gospel: If God publicly exalted Jesus, the gospel is not speculation but settled fact (1 Corinthians 15:3-4). • Freedom from fear: The glorified Christ holds “all authority in heaven and on earth” (Matthew 28:18). No circumstance outranks Him. • Unshakable hope: “God has raised Him from the dead and seated Him at His right hand in the heavenly realms” (Ephesians 1:20). Our future is anchored in His present glory. • Humble worship: Seeing the Father honor the Son moves us to echo heaven’s song—“Worthy is the Lamb” (Revelation 5:12). • Clear direction: We follow a living, exalted Shepherd who still speaks through His Word (Hebrews 1:2). Practical Steps for Each Day 1. Start mornings by reading a glorification text—Acts 2:33, Philippians 2:9-11, or Hebrews 2:9—and thank God aloud that Jesus reigns. 2. When anxiety hits, remind yourself: “God has glorified His servant Jesus; therefore, He is bigger than this moment.” 3. Let Christ’s honor shape choices—ask, “Does this thought, word, or action reflect the One whom God has glorified?” 4. Speak of His glory in conversation; Peter’s boldness in Acts 3 shows how naturally the truth can flow when it’s treasured. 5. Serve others with confidence—knowing you do so under the authority of the exalted Christ (Colossians 3:17). Encouragement from the Wider Witness of Scripture • John 17:1-5—Jesus prays for the glory He shared with the Father “before the world existed,” confirming His eternal majesty. • 1 Peter 1:21—“Through Him you believe in God, who raised Him from the dead and glorified Him, so that your faith and hope are in God.” The glorification fuels faith and hope. • Philippians 2:9-11—God “highly exalted Him,” guaranteeing every knee will bow; this spurs present obedience and future anticipation. Living It Out in Community • Gather with believers to celebrate Christ’s exaltation through Scripture reading, singing, and communion. • Encourage one another with reminders of His present reign when trials come (Hebrews 10:24-25). • Partner in mission, trusting the glorified Jesus to draw people to Himself (John 12:32). Acknowledging God’s glorification of Jesus lifts our eyes above daily pressures, roots our hearts in eternal truth, and propels us into joyful, confident obedience. |
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