“To the King of the ages, immortal, invisible, the only God, be honor and glory forever and ever. Amen.”
(1 Timothy 1:17)
The words tumble over one another in this tribute to the Lord God. He is imperishable and eternal. He is invisible to us humans, infinitely greater than we can grasp. He is the one true God and therefore worthy of all honor. Paul’s passion and reverence for the highest King shine through!
And Paul is certainly not the only one who uses grand words to express his admiration for the Lord God. Many poems and songs are dedicated to this theme, such as Psalm 97. In this psalm, the poet describes God’s greatness and glory. He calls on people to rejoice in their Creator and to praise Him. For God is worthy of all honor!
This is also expressed in the well-known prayer that Jesus taught His disciples: “Our Father in heaven, hallowed be Your name.” (Matthew 6:9) God is holy, and therefore all people must honor Him.
Why does this theme recur so often in the Bible, and why did Jesus give it such a prominent place in our prayers? I think it’s because we can never honor God enough, and the Bible writers just couldn’t stop singing His praises. And also because we need a regular reminder: don’t forget how great the Lord is. Give Him the glory!
How do you glorify God in your life?