Exalting Jesus

Is it challenging to express yourself in worship to God? Do you raise your arms and openly worship the Lord, or do you feel self-conscious and hesitate to worship in the presence of others?

On the final night of His earthly ministry in the upper room, Jesus taught His disciples about the Holy Spirit and His various roles. One key point Jesus emphasized was that the Holy Spirit would exalt Him. In John 16:14, Jesus said, "He will glorify Me, for He will take of what is Mine and declare it to you.”

The Greek word "doxadro," used in John 16:14 to mean "glorify" can be translated as exalting, praising, magnifying, worshipping, honoring, and giving adoration. Jesus indicated to the disciples that one of the Holy Spirit’s most significant roles is to magnify, glorify, and worship Him, exalting His name above all others (Philippians 2:9). The Holy Spirit doesn’t seek attention for Himself; rather, He guides us towards Jesus and leads us into a place of joyful worship of our Lord.

The Holy Spirit cannot glorify Jesus without using a vessel through which He can work. You are that vessel because He lives in you. He glorifies Jesus through you by leading those who don't know Jesus to Him, healing others, casting out demons, helping believers develop a profound understanding and relationship with Him, and in many other ways. One of the most effective and wonderful ways the Spirit glorifies Jesus is when your heart overflows with joy, your hands are raised in praise, and your entire being is filled with worship for the Lord Jesus.

The Holy Spirit desires to magnify the presence of Jesus in every aspect of your life, including your actions and relationships. He wants you to consistently proclaim the name of Jesus. When the Holy Spirit is free to work within you, you will naturally glorify Jesus. By granting the Holy Spirit complete access in your life, you will find yourself, without hesitation or worry, freely raising your hands and praising His name. In worshiping and honoring Jesus, you may become completely unaware of anyone else's presence around you. Your sole focus will be on Jesus, with no concern for yourself.

The Holy Spirit's main purpose is to reveal Jesus to you and lead you into a deeper experience of Him. He is waiting for you to surrender and embrace this journey. If you’ve struggled with worship in the past, invite the Holy Spirit to glorify Jesus through you. Ask Him to remove self-consciousness and help you worship authentically, free from judgment and reservation.

You are an instrument through which the Holy Spirit magnifies and exalts Jesus Christ. Where the Spirit of the Lord is, you are free (2 Corinthians 3:17). Inhibitions have no place in your worship. You are free to express your adoration and love for Jesus, the One who is higher than all others and whose name is exalted above every other name. Do you worship in that freedom?

The Holy Spirit wants to declare Jesus to you. He wants you to experience Him. Simply surrender to Him and witness the change He can bring within you. Take a moment, when no one is watching, and raise your arms to begin praising Him. Let the Holy Spirit fill you and take you into a place of worship that you have never experienced before. He is with you right now, eagerly waiting for you to let go and embrace the spiritual wonder of His presence.

www.lynnlacher.com/2025/07/exalting-jesus.html