How can we exalt God in our daily lives, as Psalm 57:5 suggests? Psalm 57:5 in Context “Be exalted, O God, above the heavens; may Your glory be over all the earth.” • Written while David hid in a cave, surrounded by danger (vv. 1–4). • Even in crisis, his first impulse was to magnify God, not himself. • The verse is a chorus in the psalm (repeated in v. 11), showing that exalting God is both a moment-by-moment cry and a settled lifestyle. What It Means to Exalt God • To lift Him higher than every circumstance, plan, or opinion. • To acknowledge His supreme worth with heart, words, and deeds. • To make His glory more visible than our own desires or reputations. Heart Attitudes That Magnify Him • Continual praise: “I will bless the LORD at all times; His praise will always be on my lips” (Psalm 34:1). • Unshakable trust: “When I am afraid, I will trust in You” (Psalm 56:3). • Humility: “Humble yourselves before the Lord, and He will exalt you” (James 4:10). • Contented gratitude: “Give thanks in every circumstance” (1 Thessalonians 5:18). Words That Lift Him High • Speak of His deeds: “Declare His glory among the nations” (Psalm 96:3). • Season conversation with grace: “Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt” (Colossians 4:6). • Refuse grumbling: “Do everything without complaining or arguing” (Philippians 2:14). • Offer continual praise: “Through Jesus, therefore, let us continually offer to God a sacrifice of praise” (Hebrews 13:15). Daily Actions That Exalt the Lord • Obedience: “If you love Me, you will keep My commandments” (John 14:15). • Excellence in work: “Whatever you do, work at it with your whole being, for the Lord and not for men” (Colossians 3:23). • Tangible love: “By this all men will know that you are My disciples, if you love one another” (John 13:35). • Generosity: “Honor the LORD with your wealth” (Proverbs 3:9). • Witness: “Always be ready to give a defense to everyone who asks you the reason for the hope that is in you” (1 Peter 3:15). Rhythms That Keep God Uppermost • Morning surrender: “In the morning, LORD, You hear my voice; at daybreak I lay my plea before You and wait in expectation” (Psalm 5:3). • Scripture meditation: “Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path” (Psalm 119:105). • Regular fellowship: “Let us consider how to spur one another on toward love and good deeds, not neglecting to meet together” (Hebrews 10:24–25). • Rest and reflection: “Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy” (Exodus 20:8). A Life Above the Heavens Exalting God daily means deliberately aligning every thought, word, and deed with the cry of Psalm 57:5. Whether hidden in a cave of hardship or walking in broad daylight, we choose to place His glory “above the heavens” so that His beauty reaches “all the earth.” |
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