Scripture to Read: Psalm 8:1
God has displayed His splendor above all the heavens (Psalm 8:1, “…Who have displayed Your splendor above the heavens!”). His glory is so big that it’s beyond and above all that He has created. God is so much more glorious and excellent than all of His creation, and we know how magnificent His creation is. We have the incredible privilege to worship our Great God and have sweet fellowship with Him through our Lord Jesus Christ! Though we don’t get to see the fullness of God’s glory here, the good news is that He has revealed His glory through His creation (Romans 1:19–20) so we can know Him better. Here on earth, we only get to speak and hear God’s incredible Name and praise Him for who He has revealed Himself to be through Christ and His Word. But the angels and those who have gone before us into heaven see His glory and get to praise and worship Him face to face. But even then, God is still exalted far above the praise, honor, and blessings of His angels and children. We know Christ was exalted to the right hand of God (Psalm 110:1, Luke 22:69, Acts 7:55–60, Romans 8:34, Colossians 3:1, Hebrews 1:3, Hebrews 8:1, Hebrews 10:12, Hebrews 12:2, 1 Peter 3:22) and that He is the fullness of God the Father's glory and the express image of His person. God set His glory above the heavens, far above all principalities and powers, because none is more excellent than Him. He deserves our “Hallelujah!”
Challenge & Application
· How often do you even think about God's wonder, awe, and splendor, and if not much, how will that change?
· How will you deepen your awe and wonder of God this year and truly praise Him daily?
Don’t forget to pray using the A.C.T.S. (Adoration, Confession, Thanksgiving, Supplication) method!