How can we encourage others to recognize God's glory as in Psalm 102:15? Setting the Stage: Psalm 102:15 “So the nations will fear the name of the LORD, and all the kings of the earth will fear Your glory.” Personal Reverence That Catches Attention • Treat God’s name as weighty in everyday choices • Prioritize time in the Word and worship; visible devotion invites curiosity (Psalm 29:2) • Speak of the Lord naturally in conversation instead of reserving His name for church settings Visible Acts of Worship That Point Upward • Celebrate answered prayer publicly—give God credit out loud • Offer thanks before meals, meetings, or milestones; simple acknowledgments frame God as the source • Observe Sunday as the Lord’s Day; a set-apart rhythm quietly preaches His worth Sharing Stories of His Mighty Works • Tell personal testimonies of rescue, provision, and transformation (Mark 5:19; Psalm 105:1–2) • Keep stories clear, humble, and God-centered so listeners connect glory with Him, not with us • Highlight how Scripture predicted and shaped the outcome, reinforcing Biblical reliability Living in Holiness and Compassion • “Let your light shine before men… that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.” (Matthew 5:16) • Acts of mercy—visiting shut-ins, feeding the poor, forgiving enemies—make God’s character tangible (1 Peter 2:12) • Holiness without love looks harsh; love without holiness looks shallow. Both together display His full glory Speaking Truth With Grace • Walk in wisdom toward outsiders; keep speech gracious yet seasoned (Colossians 4:5-6) • Present the gospel plainly: God’s holiness, humanity’s sin, Christ’s cross, our response • Avoid quarrelsome tones; clarity plus gentleness disarms resistance and honors the King Praying for Eyes to Be Opened • Ask the Father “to give a spirit of wisdom and revelation” so hearts awaken (Ephesians 1:17-18) • Intercede by name for neighbors, officials, and nations; Psalm 102:15 anticipates global reverence • Trust God to shine light “in the face of Jesus Christ” (2 Corinthians 4:6) even when progress seems slow Gathering as a Corporate Witness • Regular, joyful assemblies model heaven’s chorus (Psalm 67:3-4) • Unified love advertises true discipleship to onlookers (John 13:35) • Public baptisms, Scripture readings, and communion dramatize the gospel before a watching world Daily Checklist for Magnifying His Glory – Begin with thanksgiving; end with praise – Seek one opportunity to mention God’s goodness – Serve one person sacrificially – Share one Scripture naturally – Pray for one unbeliever specifically Live this pattern, and Psalm 102:15 will move from prophecy to present reality—nations, neighbors, and even skeptics recognizing the glory of our incomparable Lord. |
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