by John O’Malley
In my recent studies on developing a high view of God, I began my study with John the Baptist. I started with John 3:30, “He must increase, but I must decrease.”
You cannot have a high view of God without realizing:
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- Your life must be about Christ and His cross.
- You must make room for God on the throne of your life.
- Submission to God is your goal.
- You can measure your high view of God by the depth and breadth of respect for God.
A high view of God means:
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- I respect His name and nature.
- I revere who He is in creation and salvation.
- I submit to His holiness and His character.
- I live by His righteousness and judgments.
- I know and do His will and live by His Word.
It is easy for leaders, parents, and spouses to default to their training in Theology. We could say, yes, of course, He is God overall. But do we live with a high view of God?
This concept of having a high view of God is not isolated to John the Baptist.
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- Isaiah held a high view of God.
- The Psalmist held a high view of God.
- John the Revelator held a high view of God.
- Job held a high view of God.
- Nehemiah held a high view of God.
- Paul held a high view of God.
A high view of God manifests in how I see God, myself through God’s eyes, and others in light of how I see God and myself.
Look around your heart. How much room have you made for God? Does your verbal profession of a high view of God match your walk with God? When you lead your family, is it with a high view of God? When you lead your ministry, is it from a place of reverence for God? Do people see your high view of God when you walk about your community? Does God see your high view of Him? Do you live by all his judgments, statutes, and commands?
May our high view of God set an example to all within our circle of influence.
Yours for the harvest,
John O’Malley