How can we "give glory to the LORD" in our daily lives today? Setting the Scene: Jeremiah 13:16 “Give glory to the LORD your God before He brings darkness, before your feet stumble on the mountains at dusk. When you look for light, He will turn it to shadow and bring it into thick darkness.” Jeremiah’s warning to Judah stands for us today: glorify God now, while the light is available, rather than waiting for the heaviness of judgment or the confusion of darkness. Giving glory is not optional; it is an urgent, present-tense command. What “Giving Glory” Means • To honor, exalt, and publicly acknowledge God’s supremacy (Psalm 29:2). • To reflect His character so others see His worth (Matthew 5:16). • To respond in obedience and worship rather than rebellion or neglect (1 Samuel 15:22). • To confess sin and walk in the light, agreeing with God’s assessment of right and wrong (1 John 1:9). Why the Urgency Matters • Darkness falls quickly. Delayed obedience often becomes disobedience. • Our choices today shape tomorrow’s harvest (Galatians 6:7-8). • Moments of opportunity pass; God’s Spirit urges us while hearts are tender (Hebrews 3:15). • Glorifying Him now prepares us to stand firm when culture grows dim. Daily Practices That Give Glory to the LORD 1. Heart Posture • Begin the day ascribe His greatness: “Yours, O LORD, is the greatness… You are exalted as head over all.” (1 Chronicles 29:11) • Cultivate gratitude—thank Him aloud for specific mercies (Psalm 50:23). 2. Thought Life • Filter every idea through His Word (2 Corinthians 10:5). • Meditate on Scripture morning and night (Psalm 1:2); even short passages carried in memory keep the mind lit. 3. Words • Speak truth, avoiding gossip, slander, and coarse joking (Ephesians 4:29). • Offer encouragement that directs attention to the Lord’s character, not merely human achievement (1 Peter 4:11). 4. Obedient Choices • Submit decisions—big and small—to biblical principles (Proverbs 3:5-6). • Choose holiness over convenience, remembering, “Be holy, for I am holy.” (1 Peter 1:16) 5. Work & Study • Work “heartily, as for the Lord” (Colossians 3:23). Excellence draws attention to the One you ultimately serve. • Refuse shortcuts or dishonesty; integrity glorifies the God of truth. 6. Relationships • Show Christ-like love: patient, kind, sacrificial (John 13:34-35; 1 Corinthians 13). • Forgive quickly, mirroring His mercy (Ephesians 4:32). 7. Stewardship • Handle money as a manager, not an owner (1 Chronicles 29:14). Generous giving projects God’s generosity (2 Corinthians 9:11-13). • Care for your body—the “temple of the Holy Spirit” (1 Corinthians 6:19-20). 8. Public Witness • Share the gospel plainly; declaring His salvation is core to glorifying Him (Psalm 96:2-3; Romans 10:14-15). • Display hope amid trials, prompting others to ask for the reason (1 Peter 3:15). 9. Corporate Worship • Gather faithfully with believers (Hebrews 10:24-25). • Sing, pray, and listen with engaged hearts; passive attendance sidelines glory. Living in the Light “So, whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all to the glory of God.” (1 Corinthians 10:31) When every sphere—heart, mind, speech, actions—echoes His goodness, we fulfill Jeremiah’s call. We step forward in the daylight, steering clear of the stumbling darkness, and our ordinary routines become a continual proclamation: “Glory to the LORD.” |
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