Magnify the Lord

As a teenager I regularly attended my church’s Wednesday night prayer meeting. Each week during the sharing time an elderly man, Mr Hamel, would invariably stand to his feet and with a confident voice recite Psalm 34:3, ‘O magnify the Lord with me and let us exalt his name together!’ Then he would share an experience from the past week that attested to God’s faithfulness and goodness. He did not request prayer regarding his needs or problems; his focus was solely on God’s magnificence.

Sometimes our problems can seem insurmountable. And they may be, if we rely on our strength alone. But the God who promises to sustain and deliver us is greater than the trials that beset us. When we stop focusing on our difficulties and view our present circumstances through the word of God, the magnitude of our problems will diminish and the magnificence of our God will become apparent. Then, even during the trials of life, we can testify to God’s goodness and faithfulness.

Prayer: Almighty God, help us remember your power and love and to praise you in every situation. Amen