How can we "ascribe to the LORD the glory due His name" daily? Scripture Focus 1 Chronicles 16:29: “Ascribe to the LORD the glory due His name; bring an offering and come before Him. Worship the LORD in the splendor of His holiness.” Meaning of “Ascribe” • To ascribe is to credit, attribute, or assign. • The command is not optional—His glory is “due.” • We respond by intentionally recognizing, declaring, and reflecting His greatness. Daily Practices to Ascribe Glory • Worship in Word – Begin and end the day reading or reciting Scripture that magnifies God’s attributes (Psalm 29:2; Psalm 145). – Speak those truths aloud to align heart and mind with reality. • Worship in Song – Sing hymns or contemporary songs that exalt His character (Ephesians 5:19). – Filling commutes, chores, or workouts with praise keeps glory on our lips. • Obedient Living – “Present your bodies as a living sacrifice” (Romans 12:1). – Every choice is a stage to showcase His worthiness—honesty, purity, kindness, patience. • Stewardship of Time, Talents, and Treasure – “Whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God” (1 Corinthians 10:31). – Budget hours and resources so priorities reveal that He outranks comfort and self. • Witness with Words and Works – Share His gospel plainly (Matthew 28:19-20). – Serve others so they “see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven” (Matthew 5:16). • Continual Gratitude – Thank Him out loud for big and small mercies (1 Thessalonians 5:18). – Gratitude redirects credit from self to the Giver. • Humility and Repentance – Confess sin quickly (1 John 1:9). – Admitting wrong and receiving forgiveness magnifies His holiness and mercy. • Reverent Speech – Refuse casual or profane use of His name (Exodus 20:7). – Use conversations to lift His reputation, not ours. Heart Posture • Awe: “Worship the LORD in the splendor of His holiness” (1 Chronicles 16:29). • Joy: “Rejoice in the LORD always” (Philippians 4:4). • Dependence: “Apart from Me you can do nothing” (John 15:5). Glory flows naturally from a heart captivated by who He is. Encouraging Examples from Scripture • David danced and offered sacrifices (2 Samuel 6:14-18). • Isaiah’s vision led to worship and obedience (Isaiah 6:1-8). • The early church praised God daily, even under persecution (Acts 2:46-47; Acts 5:41-42). Their consistent acknowledgment of God’s greatness shaped their daily rhythms. Summary Ascribing glory is an active, ongoing lifestyle—crediting God for all He is and all He does. Through intentional worship, obedient choices, grateful hearts, and humble witness, believers fulfill the command to “ascribe to the LORD the glory due His name” every single day. |
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