Hearing God’s

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Glory to God

Psalm 29:1-2

Ascribe to the Lord, O mighty ones, ascribe to the Lord glory and strength. Ascribe to the Lord the glory due his name; worship the Lord in the splendour of his holiness.

Who said this?

‘I am the Lord’s servant may it be with me as you say.’Mary

‘Blessed are you among women and blessed is the child that you bear.’Elizabeth

‘My soul glorifies the Lord and my spirit rejoices in God my Saviour.’

Mary

‘Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to men on whom his favour rests.’ Angels

‘My eyes have seen your salvation which you have prepared in the sight of all people, a light for revelation to the Gentiles and for glory to your people Israel.’Simeon

They bowed down and worshipped Him.Wise men

‘Look the lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world.’John the Baptist

Why do we give God glory?He is God

1 Peter 2:9 ‘But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people belonging to God, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light.’

Isaiah 43:7-11

‘You are my witnesses,’ declares the Lord, ‘and my servant whom I have chosen, so that you may know and believe me and understand that I am he. Before me no god was formed, nor will there be one after me. I, even I, am the Lord, and apart from me there is no saviour.’

It makes a difference to God and a difference to us.

‘Our father who art in heaven, hallowed be they name.’

Psalm 22:3 ‘The Lord inhabits the praises of His people.’

It takes the focus off us and puts it on GodWe were made to glorify God

1 Corinthians 10:31 ‘Do it all for the glory of God.’

We were made to reflect the glory of God not keep it for ourselves.

Why do we give God glory?He is God

It makes a difference to God and a difference to us

It takes the focus off us and puts it on God