Have you ever felt led to pour love and grace upon a person? If so, it is most likely a person that you find great happiness being with. You want to help this person in their pursuits and passions. You protect them and wish them the best. Just as with a boyfriend-girlfriend relationship, you find time to be with them—no matter what!
This is the same reason we should find time to spend with God. We do this because . . .
- He loves us.
- He is gracious to us.
- He is merciful to us.
- He forgives us, and
- He sent His own Son Jesus Christ to die for us.
Let’s see what the Bible says about how to acknowledge our heavenly Father honorably and biblically. While these ten ways are not exhaustive, they are an advantageous start to keeping our minds focused on the Lord.
Ten Ways to Acknowledge God Honorably and Biblically
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Be obedient. (See Genesis 22:1-14)
Now it came about after these things, that God tested Abraham, and said to him, “Abraham!” And he said, “Here I am.” Then He said, “Take now your son, your only son, whom you love, Isaac, and go to the land of Moriah, and offer him there as a burnt offering on one of the mountains of which I will tell you.” So, Abraham got up early in the morning and saddled his donkey, and took two of his young men with him and his son Isaac; and he split wood for the burnt offering, and set out and went to the place of which God had told him. (Gen. 22:1-3)
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Offer Him your sacrifices. (See 2 Chronicles 7:1-9)
Now when Solomon had finished praying, fire came down from heaven and consumed the burnt offering and the sacrifices, and the glory of the Lord filled the house. (2 Chron. 7:1)
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Humble yourself and pray. (See 2 Chronicles 7:12-22)
And My people who are called by My name humble themselves, and pray and seek My face, and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land. (2 Chron.7:14)
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Marvel at what He has done through His resurrection. (See Luke 24:1-12)
Nevertheless, Peter got up and ran to the tomb; and when he stooped and looked in, he saw the linen wrappings only; and he went away to his home, marveling at what had happened. (Luke 24:12)
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Follow His words. (See John 21:1-14)
And He [Jesus] said to them, “Cast the net on the right-hand side of the boat, and you will find the fish.” So, they cast it, and then they were not able to haul it in because of the great quantity of fish. (John 21:6)
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Follow Him. (See John 21:15-25)
Now He said this, indicating by what kind of death he would glorify God. And when He had said this, He said to him, “Follow Me!” (John 21:19)
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Worship Him. (See Revelation 4:1-8)
And the four living creatures, each one of them having six wings, are full of eyes around and within; and day and night they do not cease to say,
Holy, holy, holy is the Lord God, the Almighty, who was and who is and who is to come.
And when the living creatures give glory, honor, and thanks to Him who sits on the throne, to Him who lives forever and ever, the twenty-four elders will fall down before Him who sits on the throne, and they will worship Him who lives forever and ever, and will cast their crowns before the throne, saying,
Worthy are You, our Lord and our God, to receive glory and honor and power; for You created all things, and because of Your will they existed and were created.
(Rev. 4:8-11)
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Bless, honor, and glorify Him. (See Revelation 5:6-14)
Saying with a loud voice,
“Worthy is the Lamb that was slaughtered to receive power, wealth, wisdom, might, honor, glory, and blessing.”
And I heard every created thing which is in heaven, or on the earth, or under the earth, or on the sea, and all the things in them, saying,
“To Him who sits on the throne and to the Lamb be the blessing, the honor, the glory, and the dominion forever and ever.” (Rev. 5:12-13)
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Give Cheerfully. (See 2 Corinthians 9:6-8)
Each one must do just as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. (2 Cor. 9:7)
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Praise Him. (See Psalm 34:1-10)
I will bless the Lord at all times; His praise shall continually be in my mouth. (Ps. 34:1)
When you embark on a lifestyle of poring your love and mercy upon your heavenly Father in an honorable and biblical fashion, you will notice positive changes in your life occurring and so will others! Despite anything you are going through!
And that’s awesome!
Prayer:
Dear Lord, help me to become more honorable to You. Allow me to become more conscientious as I go through my day to appreciate the tenderness You have shown me. I am sorry for when I have failed to recognize Your movement in my life, Let Me become more like You as I practice Your righteousness in my heart and before men.
God Bless.
All Bible verses come from the New American Standard Bible (NASB).
Books by Patti Greene
Awaken Me: Growing Deeper in Bible Study and Prayer (Westbow, 2016 Reprint)
Anchor Me: Laying a Foundation in Bible Study and Prayer (Westbow, 2016 Reprint)
Answer Me: Developing a Heart for Prayer (Westbow, 2016)
Christian Caregiving: Practical Advice for a Happy Ending (Awesome Librarian, 2018)