What practical steps can we take to honor God's greatness today? Setting the Scene Psalm 113:4: “The LORD is exalted over all the nations, His glory above the heavens.” The psalmist’s snapshot is plain: God reigns without rival. Because He is already exalted, our role is to recognize and reflect that exaltation in everyday life. Why Honoring His Greatness Matters • It is commanded (Psalm 96:3). • It is the fitting response to who He is (Psalm 145:3). • It reshapes us into Christ’s likeness (2 Corinthians 3:18). • It testifies to a watching world (Matthew 5:16). Practical Ways to Honor God’s Greatness Today 1. Lift Up Constant Praise • Begin and end each day naming specific attributes of God (Psalm 92:1-2). • Fill commutes and chores with worship music (Colossians 3:16). 2. Submit Daily Decisions to His Lordship • Pray through your schedule before starting; ask, “Does this glorify You?” (Proverbs 3:6). • Filter entertainment, spending, and relationships through 1 Corinthians 10:31. 3. Reflect His Character in Relationships • Extend forgiveness as He forgave us (Ephesians 4:32). • Serve “the least,” echoing the God who “raises the poor from the dust” (Psalm 113:7). 4. Steward His Resources Wisely • Treat money, talents, and time as assets on loan (Matthew 25:14-30). • Build a budget and calendar that leave room for generosity and ministry. 5. Celebrate His Creation • Step outside intentionally; thank Him for what you see (Psalm 19:1). • Let scientific discoveries fuel worship, not just curiosity. 6. Engage in Vibrant Corporate Worship • Arrive prepared—read the sermon text beforehand and pray for the service (Hebrews 10:24-25). • Participate wholeheartedly—sing, listen, and respond. 7. Proclaim His Exaltation to Others • Share Scripture or testimony in conversation or online (Psalm 96:2-3). • Support global missions because His glory is “over all the nations” (Psalm 113:4). 8. Cultivate Humble Dependence • Start tasks acknowledging, “Apart from You I can do nothing” (John 15:5). • Fast periodically to remember who truly sustains you (Isaiah 58:6-9). 9. Keep a Gratitude Record • Write three new gifts from the Lord each evening (1 Thessalonians 5:18). • Revisit the list when anxiety rises; it reorients the heart. 10. Live with Expectant Hope • Meditate on the promise that every knee will bow to Jesus (Philippians 2:9-11). • Let that certainty fuel present courage and perseverance (Titus 2:13). A Final Picture to Carry Into the Day God sits enthroned above the heavens, yet the very next verses show Him stooping to lift the needy. When lofty praise meets lowly service, we mirror the One who is both exalted and compassionate. Let Psalm 113:4 guide each thought, word, and deed so that heaven’s greatness is echoed in your ordinary moments. |
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