Christ is Exalted

Philippians 1:19-21

Paul realized the power of prayer in various situations. He experienced firsthand the promise of Jesus and he can see the possibilities available through God. Even if he is not set free physiclly, his faith allows him to be free from the fear and frustration of imprisonment. He prays that God will be exalted in his life.

To exalt means to honor, to praise, and to glorify. Matt Hannan, the pastor of New Heights Church in Vancouver, Washington, defined "exalt" as "magnify." When we magnify something, we bring it near or closer, as when we look through a microscope or telescope. We want to bring God close to us so we can show Him to our children.

When we meet together, we receive hope and courage to continue on in the place God has set us. Daily we find that God gives us strength. We realize that our lives are in Him.

The good news we share with our children is that God's love will bring them close to Him. Jesus has made a way to bring us all back to God so that we no longer have to be separated from God. We are not ashamed to live as a godly example to those around us, for He will give us all the courage we need.