How can we exalt God in our daily lives, as Psalm 99:2 suggests? The Lord Highly Exalted (Psalm 99:2) “The LORD is great in Zion; He is exalted above all the peoples.” (Psalm 99:2) What Does It Mean to Exalt God? • Lifting Him up in honor, thought, word, and deed (Psalm 34:3) • Publicly acknowledging His supremacy (Philippians 2:9-11) • Living so that everything points beyond us to Him (1 Corinthians 10:31) Practical Ways to Exalt God Each Day • Cultivate conscious worship – Begin and end the day praising His greatness (Psalm 92:1-2). – Sing or speak Scripture aloud; “let us continually offer to God a sacrifice of praise” (Hebrews 13:15). • Align every action with His will – Ask, “Will this glorify the Lord?” before decisions (Colossians 3:17). – Obedience exalts Him more loudly than words (John 14:15). • Pursue holiness in conduct – God’s character is holy; our conduct should mirror it (1 Peter 1:15). – Turn from sin quickly, embracing daily repentance (Psalm 139:23-24). • Love people sacrificially – Serving others showcases His love none have seen (1 John 4:12). – Forgive as Christ forgave you (Ephesians 4:32). • Steward resources gratefully – Treat time, abilities, and possessions as entrusted gifts (1 Chronicles 29:14). – Practice generosity that draws attention to the Giver (2 Corinthians 9:11-12). • Speak of Him openly – Share the gospel as His witness (Acts 1:8). – Encourage fellow believers with His promises (Hebrews 10:24-25). • Remain steadfast in trials – Trials handled with faith display His worth (1 Peter 4:12-13). – “Count it all joy” knowing perseverance perfects us (James 1:2-4). Cultivating a Lifestyle of Exaltation Build rhythms—daily Scripture intake, scheduled times of praise, intentional acts of service—until exalting God becomes the natural reflex of your heart. Closing Encouragement Every ordinary moment is an opportunity to declare, “The LORD is great.” Live so that anyone watching can clearly see the One “exalted above all the peoples.” |
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