Be Exalted, Lord – Worship, Surrender, and God’s Glory
Experience the power of true worship in this sermon, Be Exalted, Lord. Learn to lift God above every storm and let His glory fill your life with peace and strength.
Key
Scripture: Psalm
57:5
“Be exalted,
O God, above the heavens; let Your glory be over all the earth.”
🌿 Introduction:
The cry “Be
Exalted, Lord” is not just a song — it’s a declaration of surrender and
worship. It is David’s heart cry while hiding in a cave, surrounded by fear and
enemies. Even in distress, he lifted his eyes and said, “Be exalted, O God!”
To exalt God
means to lift Him higher than our problems, above our fears, and beyond our
circumstances. It’s choosing to glorify Him no matter what we go through.
When we
exalt the Lord, His presence fills our lives with peace, His power lifts our
spirit, and His glory is revealed to the world through us.
This verse
was written by David when he was hiding in a cave from King Saul.
Despite fear and danger, David lifted his voice to praise God. It teaches us
that true worship rises even in times of trouble. When you say “Be
Exalted, Lord,” you are declaring that God is greater than any problem, pain,
or power.
Point 1️⃣: Exaltation Begins with Humility
Before we
can lift God high, we must bow low. True exaltation begins with a humble heart.
When we humble ourselves before God, we acknowledge that He is greater, wiser,
and stronger than we are.
James 4:10
says, “Humble yourselves before the Lord, and He will lift you up.”
When pride falls away, the presence of God rises within us.
Before we
can lift God high, we must first bow low. Exalting the Lord is not about
shouting the loudest — it’s about humbling ourselves before Him.
Pride says, “I can do it myself.” Humility says, “I need You, Lord.”
In James
4:10, the Bible says, “Humble yourselves before the Lord, and He will lift
you up.” God exalts the humble because their hearts are open to His Spirit.
When we come before God acknowledging our weakness, He fills us with His
strength.
Example:
David didn’t boast about his ability to defeat Goliath; he declared, “The
battle belongs to the Lord.” That’s humility in action — and it exalts God.
👉 Lesson: To exalt God, we must
surrender our pride, ego, and self-dependence. The humble heart attracts the
glory of God.
When you
lower yourself before God, He raises you up before the world. The key to
exalting God is surrendering your pride.
Point 2️⃣: Exalting God in Every Circumstance
David wrote
Psalm 57 while hiding from Saul in a cave. Yet, in the darkest place, he chose
to exalt God.
This teaches us that worship is not based on comfort or success — it’s a
choice.
You can
exalt the Lord when your prayers are unanswered, when storms rage, and when
tears fall — because He is still worthy!
When you exalt God during your trials, heaven takes notice, and miracles begin
to unfold.
David
exalted God while hiding in a cave — not a palace. That shows that real
worship is not dependent on your comfort or situation.
You can exalt God when life is beautiful and when life is broken.
When you say
“Be exalted, Lord” in the middle of sickness, failure, or fear, you are
declaring faith — and that faith moves heaven.
Even Job said, “Though He slay me, yet will I trust Him.” (Job 13:15).
Your praise
in the storm confuses the enemy and invites divine intervention. Paul and Silas
were imprisoned, yet they sang hymns at midnight — and the prison doors opened
(Acts 16:25-26).
👉 Lesson: Praise in pain
releases power. Exaltation in adversity brings elevation.
Praise
during pain brings power. When you exalt God in the valley, He lifts you to the
mountain.
Point 3️⃣: Exalting the Lord Through Worship
When we
sing, pray, and give thanks, we lift God’s name higher above all else. Worship
is not just music; it’s the posture of the heart.
Psalm 34:3 says, “O magnify the Lord with me, and let us exalt His name
together.”
When we
worship, we shift our focus from our problems to God’s greatness. Worship
invites the Holy Spirit to move — healing hearts, restoring peace, and
strengthening faith.
Worship is
the purest form of exalting God. It’s not just about singing songs but lifting
your heart in adoration and surrender.
Psalm 34:3 says, “O magnify the Lord with me, and let us exalt His name
together.”
When we
worship, we are saying:
- “Lord, You’re bigger than my
problem.”
- “You’re stronger than my
weakness.”
- “You’re worthy of all my
praise.”
Worship
aligns our hearts with heaven. It turns our focus from earthly worries to
eternal glory. The more you worship, the more you sense God’s presence and
peace.
Example:
When King Jehoshaphat’s army faced a great battle, he sent worshippers ahead,
singing “Praise the Lord, for His mercy endures forever.” God gave them
victory without fighting (2 Chronicles 20:21–22).
👉 Lesson: Worship is our
weapon. It silences fear and magnifies the power of God.
Worship is
your weapon. It brings peace, victory, and divine protection.
To truly
exalt God, our lives must reflect His love, truth, and righteousness. The world
sees Christ through how we live, forgive, and serve others.
Matthew 5:16 says, “Let your light shine before others, that they may see
your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.”
Every act of
kindness, every word of encouragement, every step of obedience exalts God.
We exalt God
not only with our lips but with our lifestyle. Every act of love,
kindness, and forgiveness exalts Him.
Jesus said in Matthew 5:16:
“Let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and
glorify your Father in heaven.”
When you
show compassion, live in truth, and walk in faith, you reflect God’s heart to
the world.
Even when you work with integrity, forgive when wronged, or help the needy, you
are lifting the name of Jesus higher.
👉 Lesson: Exalting God is not
just what we say — it’s what we live daily.
Exaltation
is not a one-time act of worship; it’s a daily walk of obedience and love.
Point 5️⃣: Exaltation Brings His Glory
When we
exalt the Lord, His glory fills our surroundings. The more we magnify Him, the
more His presence is revealed.
God’s glory brings peace to chaos, healing to pain, and joy to sorrow.
As the
Church exalts God, revival begins. Lives are transformed, hearts are renewed,
and heaven touches earth.
When we
exalt God, His glory fills the atmosphere. Glory means the visible presence of
God — His peace, joy, power, and favor.
The more you magnify Him, the more His presence manifests in your life.
Exalting God
opens the door for miracles. When you lift Him above your struggles, He lifts
you above your limitations.
In Psalm 22:3, it says, “God inhabits the praises of His people.” That
means when we exalt Him, He literally dwells among us.
Example:
In Isaiah 6, when the seraphim cried out, “Holy, holy, holy is the Lord
Almighty; the whole earth is full of His glory,” the temple was filled with
His presence.
👉 Lesson: When God is exalted,
His glory flows freely — changing everything around us.
When you
exalt the Lord, His glory transforms your surroundings, fills your heart, and
touches everyone near you.
Heavenly
Father,
We lift Your name on high today, for You alone are worthy of all praise and
honor. Be exalted, Lord, above the heavens and let Your glory fill the earth.
You are the King of Kings, the Alpha and Omega, our refuge and our strength.
Heavenly
Father,
We come before You with hearts full of awe and adoration. You alone are worthy
to be exalted above the heavens and the earth. Lord, today we lift You high
above our troubles, fears, and weaknesses. Be glorified in our lives!
Thank You
for being our refuge, our strength, and our Savior. Forgive us for the times
we’ve allowed worry and pride to overshadow our worship. Teach us to humble
ourselves and acknowledge that every good thing comes from You.
Lord, help
us to exalt You in every situation — not only when life is easy, but even in
the valleys of pain and uncertainty. When storms come, let our worship rise
higher than the thunder. Let Your praise be our power.
Lord,
forgive us for the times we have magnified our problems instead of magnifying
You. Teach us to humble ourselves, to lay down our pride, and to honor You in
every part of our lives.
We choose to
exalt You in joy and in sorrow, in peace and in pain, because Your love never
fails. Like David in the cave, we lift up our hands and say — Be exalted, O
God!
Holy Spirit,
help us to worship You in spirit and in truth. Fill our homes, our hearts, and
our world with Your presence. Let our lives become a song of praise that brings
glory to Your name.
Holy Spirit,
fill our hearts with songs of worship. Make our lives a living altar that
glorifies You daily. Help us to reflect Your love, truth, and compassion so the
world may see You in us.
Let Your
glory fill our homes, our cities, and our nations. As we exalt Your name,
release Your presence, healing, and peace.
Lord, may
Your name be exalted above every sickness, above every worry, and above every
situation that tries to bring us down. May Your power be seen in our weakness,
and Your joy be our strength.
We surrender
our lives to You completely. Let our words, actions, and hearts always lift You
higher.
Be exalted
in our families, be exalted in our nation, be exalted in Your Church
forevermore.
We declare
today that You are above all — above sickness, sin, fear, and death. Be
exalted, Lord, now and forever!
In the
mighty and exalted name of Jesus Christ,
Amen.