DECLARE HIS GLORY
Declare his glory among the nations, his marvelous deeds among all peoples.
Psalm 96:3 (NIV)
Psalm 96 calls us to do something bold. It tells us to declare God’s glory and to speak of His marvelous deeds to everyone we can. That isn’t just a command for missionaries or pastors. It’s for all of us who have experienced the goodness of God. His glory is too great to keep quiet about.
When I think about declaring God’s glory, I think about moments when He showed up in my life in ways I did not expect. Times when He provided for me when I was worried about how things would work out. Times when His peace carried me through seasons of fear or loss. I’ve learned that sharing those stories matters. They remind others that God is real and still at work today.
I used to believe that sharing my faith meant having all the right words or knowing how to answer every question, like I was trying to pass an exam. But what people often need most is to see that God has changed us. They may debate ideas, but they cannot deny a transformed life. When I tell someone about how God met me in my desperation or forgave me when I least deserved it, His glory shines through my story more than through any memorized talking point I could make.
Declaring God’s glory is not about trying to win an argument. It’s about telling the truth about what He has done. The Holy Spirit is the one who opens hearts. Our job is simply to be faithful and willing to speak. Every story of God’s mercy is a small reflection of His larger story that reaches across every nation and every generation.
When we declare His glory in our own homes, workplaces and neighborhoods, we become part of God’s global mission. We may not travel across oceans, but our testimony can still travel across hearts. God uses the words of ordinary people like us to reveal His extraordinary grace.
APPLICATION: Think of one way you can declare God’s glory today. Tell someone what God has done for you. Share an encouraging verse, pray for someone, or remind them that they are loved. Every word spoken in truth can point someone toward hope.
PRAYER: Lord, help me declare Your glory with courage and joy. Give me the words to share what You have done in my life. Let my story reflect Your goodness so that others may see Your light and know Your love. Amen.
“… Our Father in heaven…” Matthew 6:9b (NLT)
- What do You want to say to me today as my Father?
“… may your name be kept holy.” Matthew 6:9c (NLT)
- What do You want to reveal to me about Your power today?
“May your Kingdom come soon.” Matthew 6:10a (NLT)
- Help me make Your priorities my priorities today.
“Give us today the food we need,” Matthew 6:11 (NLT)
- Is there anything specific You want me to do with my time or the people I’m around today?
“and forgive us our sins, as we have forgiven those who sin against us” Matthew 6:12 (NLT)
- Reveal to me anyone I need to forgive or ask for forgiveness.
“And don’t let us yield to temptation…” Matthew 6:13a (NLT)
- Is there anywhere I’m vulnerable to temptation?