God is glorified

The man who had been healed was holding on to Peter and John, joyfully praising God! People rushed from all sides of the Temple courts to see the man who had been healed.

When Peter saw all the people, he said to them, “Men of Israel, why are you so surprised? Why are you staring at us as if we had made this man walk by our own power? It is the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob who has glorified His servant Jesus. You handed Him over to be killed, but God raised Him from the dead. The man you see here was made strong by faith in the name of Jesus. It is through faith in Jesus’ name that this man has been healed.”

How Can I Glorify God?

When we think of God, we think of Him as awesome and majestic—and He is! One might think that the only way to glorify such a great God is by doing something impressive. If that were true, those who are not very talented and don’t have much to give wouldn’t be able to glorify Him. Yet God notices even the small things we do for Him. It is often the things that no one else notices that please God most. Do you remember what Jesus said about the woman who gave her last few coins? (Mark 12:41–43). And if ever there was someone who seemed to have very little to offer, it was John the Baptist. Yet he glorified Jesus by saying, “He (Jesus) must become greater; I must become less” (John 3:30).

When you obey God and allow Him to work through you, you magnify Him by helping others see more clearly how great He is. Peter says that we should live such good lives that even unbelievers will see our good deeds and glorify God (1 Peter 2:12). Every time we glorify the Lord through our actions, words, and songs, we show others that He is truly the Greatest!

Verse for today

I will praise you, O Lord my God, with all my heart; I will glorify your name forever. Psalm 86:12

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