“Thou art worthy, O Lord, to receive glory [Greek, dóxa, favorable opinion, praise, majesty] and honour and power: for Thou hast created all things, and for Thy pleasure they are and were created” (Revelation 4:11 KJV). It is our highest aspiration to see that our Lord, the Creator of the Universe, receives all glory, honor, and power for having done so, for He is worthy. Pleasing God is done exclusively through faith in Him. “By faith Enoch was translated that he should not see death; and was not found, because God had translated him: for before his translation he had this testimony, that he pleased God. But without faith it is impossible to please Him: for he that cometh to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of them that diligently seek Him” (Hebrews 11:5-6).
How do we receive faith in God? Through His Word. “So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God” (Romans 10:17). The Holy Spirit inspires faith within us, when we perceive the graciousness of God’s gift to us of Christ’s atonement for our sins. “For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it [salvation] is the gift of God:” (Ephesians 2:8). The Holy Spirit’s job is to prove the world wrong about Christ (John 16:8), but also to demonstrate to us what is right about Christ. “He shall glorify Me: for He shall receive of Mine, and shall shew it unto you. All things that the Father hath are Mine: therefore said I, that He shall take of Mine, and shall shew it unto you” (John 16:14-15). So, faith glorifies God.
How can we demonstrate the faith that glorifies God?
First, glorify Him with our lips. “Because Your love is better than life, my lips will glorify You” (Psalm 63:3 NIV).
Second, praying in Jesus’ name glorifies God. “And whatsoever ye shall ask in My name, that will I do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son” (John 14:13 KJV). .
Third, producing spiritual fruit glorifies God. “Herein is My Father glorified, that ye bear much fruit; so shall ye be My disciples” (John 15:8).
Fourth, fleeing sexual immorality glorifies God. “For ye are bought with a price: therefore glorify God in your body, and in your spirit, which are God’s” (1Corinthians 6:20).
Fifth, seeking the good of others glorifies God. “Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God” (1Corinthians 10:31).
Sixth, living honorably before the world glorifies God. “Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven” (Matthew 5:16).
Seventh, suffering as a Christian glorifies God. “Yet if any man suffer as a Christian, let him not be ashamed; but let him glorify God on this behalf” (1Peter 4:16).
Thanks to Mike Livingston of Lifeway Resources for the above suggestions on how we can glorify God.
Father, You have already made thorough provision on how we should glorify You. Help us to faithfully execute Your plan. Use us to glorify Your name. Thank You for making us part of Your plan. Lord Jesus, return quickly. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.
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