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David, the second king of Israel and a man after God's own heart, is renowned for his profound expressions of worship and glorification of God. His life and writings, particularly in the Psalms, provide a rich tapestry of how he glorified God through various circumstances, reflecting a deep and personal relationship with the Almighty.

Expressions of Praise in the Psalms

David's psalms are a primary source for understanding how he glorified God. The Book of Psalms, many of which are attributed to David, is filled with his praises and adoration for God. In Psalm 19:1, David declares, "The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of His hands." This verse exemplifies David's recognition of God's majesty through creation, acknowledging that the natural world itself is a testament to God's glory.

In Psalm 29:2, David exhorts, "Ascribe to the LORD the glory due His name; worship the LORD in the splendor of His holiness." Here, David calls for an active acknowledgment of God's glory, urging believers to worship God with reverence and awe. His psalms often reflect a heart that seeks to magnify God's name above all else, as seen in Psalm 34:3, "Magnify the LORD with me; let us exalt His name together."

Glorifying God Through Repentance and Humility

David's life was not without sin, yet his response to his own failures also served to glorify God. In Psalm 51, written after his sin with Bathsheba, David's heartfelt repentance is evident. He pleads, "Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me" (Psalm 51:10). Through his contrition and desire for restoration, David glorifies God by acknowledging His righteousness and mercy.

David's humility is further demonstrated in his willingness to accept God's judgment and correction. In 2 Samuel 12, when confronted by the prophet Nathan, David admits his sin without excuse, saying, "I have sinned against the LORD" (2 Samuel 12:13). This acknowledgment of God's authority and justice serves to honor God, even in the midst of personal failure.

Glorifying God in Leadership and Worship

As king, David sought to glorify God through his leadership and the establishment of worship practices in Israel. One of his significant contributions was bringing the Ark of the Covenant to Jerusalem, an act that symbolized God's presence among His people. In 2 Samuel 6:14, David is described as "dancing before the LORD with all his might," demonstrating his exuberant worship and desire to honor God publicly.

David's preparation for the building of the Temple, though ultimately constructed by his son Solomon, also reflects his commitment to glorifying God. In 1 Chronicles 29:10-13, David offers a prayer of praise, acknowledging God's sovereignty and provision: "Yours, O LORD, is the greatness and the power and the glory and the splendor and the majesty, for everything in heaven and on earth is Yours."

Trust and Dependence on God

Throughout his life, David consistently demonstrated trust and dependence on God, which in itself was an act of glorification. In times of trouble, he turned to God for deliverance and strength. Psalm 23, perhaps one of the most well-known psalms, encapsulates this trust: "The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want" (Psalm 23:1). By relying on God as his shepherd, David acknowledges God's provision and care, bringing glory to His name.

David's life and writings offer a profound example of glorifying God through praise, repentance, leadership, and trust. His legacy as a worshiper and a man after God's own heart continues to inspire believers to seek a deeper relationship with God and to glorify Him in all aspects of life.

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Psalm 57:5
Be you exalted, O God, above the heavens; let your glory be above all the earth.
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The Practice of Piety in Glorifying God in the Time of Sickness ...
... THE PRACTICE OF PIETY IN GLORIFYING GOD IN THE TIME OF SICKNESS, AND WHEN THOU ... Man
suffereth," saith Jeremiah, "for his sins." "Fools," saith David, "by reason ...
/.../christianbookshelf.org/bayly/the practice of piety/the practice of piety in.htm

Quinquagesima Sunday. And Jesus Said unto Him, Receive Thy Sight ...
... And immediately he received his sight, and followed him, glorifying God. ... God said,
let there be light: and there was light. ... "O Son of David, save and heal,. ...
/.../lyra germanica the christian year/quinquagesima sunday and jesus said.htm

Proofs of the Foregoing, Drawn from the Gospels of Mark and Luke.
... our God." [3418] The Holy Spirit evidently thus declares by David to those ... Wherefore
he adds: "The shepherds returned, glorifying God for all which they had ...
/.../irenaeus/against heresies/chapter x proofs of the foregoing.htm

Created in Christ Jesus for Good Works
... how God foreordained His servants of old, Moses and Joshua, Samuel and David, Peter
and ... We are created for good works, as the great means for glorifying God. ...
//christianbookshelf.org/murray/working for god/ix created in christ jesus.htm

Cii. Bartim??us and his Companion Healed.
... his} peace: ^a but they { ^c he} cried out the more a great deal, ^a saying, Lord,
have mercy on us, { ^b me.} ^a thou son of David. ... c glorifying God: and all ...
/.../mcgarvey/the four-fold gospel/cii bartimaeus and his companion.htm

Man's Chief End
... to praise God. David was called the sweet singer of Israel, and his praising
God was called glorifying God. Psalm 86:12. I will ...
//christianbookshelf.org/watson/a body of divinity/1 mans chief end.htm

Unto You a Saviour
... For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the
Lord.". ... And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God.". ...
//christianbookshelf.org/white/the desire of ages/chapter 4 unto you a.htm

The Primitive Church.
... They owned that they came of the line of David; but they told him they were ... threats
of the governor did but make him glad to be so near glorifying God by his ...
/.../yonge/the chosen people/lesson xxiv the primitive church.htm

The Wordless Book
... David in himself was black and foul when he prayed the prayer of our text, but ... act
of faith is a very simple thing, but it is the most God-glorifying act that ...
/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 57 1911/the wordless book.htm

The Blind Man of Jericho.
... he began to cry out and say, "Jesus, thou son of David, have mercy on me." ... And
straightway he received his sight, and followed him in the way, glorifying God. ...
//christianbookshelf.org/barton/his life/the blind man of jericho.htm