Psalm 46:10
Look Up
Do you ever get bored, overwhelmed, or discouraged when you look down at all you have to do or you look around you at situations that are disheartening? However, if we turn our face toward the exalted Lord, our heart and spirit are uplifted. Let the reality that you will one day be with the exalted Lord put a smile on your face. In the meantime…
– Look up and be excited that your salvation is a sure thing. “The LORD lives, and blessed be my rock; And exalted be God, the rock of my salvation” (2 Samuel 22:47).
– Look up with confidence when the world is tumultuous. “Cease striving and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth” (Psalm 46:10).
– Look up when it seems you’re losing a battle. “The right hand of the LORD is exalted; The right hand of the LORD does valiantly” (Psalm 118:16).
– Look up when you’re around haughty people. “For though the LORD is exalted, Yet He regards the lowly, But the haughty He knows from afar” (Psalm 138:6).
– Look up with excitement when thinking about heaven. “In the year of King Uzziah’s death I saw the Lord sitting on a throne, lofty and exalted, with the train of His robe filling the temple” (Isaiah 6:1).
– Look up with confidence that Jesus is the One you should trust. “For this reason also, God highly exalted Him (Jesus), and bestowed on Him the name which is above every name” (Philippians 2:9).
EXALTED Lord, looking to You puts a smile on my face. You are exalted above the heavens, yet care about me. Help me live in a way that reflects my love for You and brings You glory.
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Praise to the TRIUMPHANT Lord
“When He (Jesus) had disarmed the rulers and authorities, He made a public display of them, having TRIUMPHED over them through Him.”
Do you ever feel like things are out of control? Does it seem like politicians and people in authority ignore your voice? Does it seem like we live in a world where truth is ignored and people are deceived? Christ can relate. He was pronounced “not guilty,” then crucified. But that wasn’t the end of the story. Christ TRIUMPHED over the grave, rulers, and authorities. He disarmed them and made a public display of them. The good news is – Christ is still on the throne. Wrongs will be righted one day. Deceptions will be revealed. Right and truth will prevail. The Triumphant Lord is also able to triumphant over strongholds in our lives, despair in our heart, and sin that entangles us. Psalm 46:10 reminds us, “Cease striving and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.” Christ is the triumphant Lord. Look to Him. Call on Him.
Lord, You are TRIUMPHANT over death, rulers and authorities. You are triumphant over powers and sin. We ask for Your help to stand against evil and to live godly, holy lives.