Days of Praise ~ El Elyon, The Most High God

Most High God, you are incomparable and unlimited in power, might and authority, exalted far above all gods. 

There was no way Abram was going to be victorious in this battle, the first battle recorded in history, without the help of the Most High God. He was fighting against FIVE KINGS and their armies in an attempt to rescue his nephew, Lot. When God gave Abram the victory, Abram made sure that all glory would go to God. Abram gave a tenth of everything to Melchizedek. Abram did not accept anything from the King of Sodom, reserving credit to God instead of the King for making him rich. The Most High gave Abram an astounding victory, and Abram honored and exalted the Most High God.

Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego refused to bow down to any god other than the Most High God. They said, "If we are thrown into the blazing furnace, the God we serve is able to save us from it, and he will rescue us from your hand, O king. But even if he does not, we want you to know, O king, that we will not serve your gods or worship the image of gold you have set up." Daniel 3: 17-18

When it looked like they would be burned in the fiery furnace, you, the Most High God, went in there with them. When they came out, they didn't even smell like smoke. King Nebuchadnezzar praised the Most High and issued a decree of death and destruction for anyone who spoke against the God of Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego.

Our Relationship with the Most High God

Most High God, you dwell in the holy, secret place, and you have invited us to be with you in that place. You establish decrees. Your love is unfailing. Your voice thunders from heaven. You are our refuge and shield. You save the upright in heart. You won’t let us be shaken. You will deliver, promote and establish us. You give us breath of life and control our destiny. You fulfill your purpose for us by your power. We trust in your wisdom, knowledge, counsel, and vision for our lives. Your knowledge gives us vision. You want us to love others, freely lend, and stay true to our word. We are to honor you, call on your name, be compassionate like you, and kind to those who do not deserve it. Then, we will be your children and you will give us a great reward! (Luke 6:35-6) You ARE our reward!

The New Covenant Sacrifice and Exaltation of Jesus Christ

The ultimate sacrifice that Jesus made was to choose not to use his power to avoid crucifixion, but to use power to lay down his life.  “The reason my Father loves me is that I lay down my life, only to take it up again. No one takes it from me, but I lay it down of my own accord. I have power to lay it down and power to take it up again. This command I received from my Father.” John 10:17-18

"Therefore God exalted him to the highest place and gave him the name above all other names, that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth." Philippians 2:9-10

How should this transform us?

There is only One who has the 'most' power. That means we don't have to struggle in our own power. We will be faithful to do our part, and trust in you to supply all the power needed to bring strength and victory in every area of our lives. "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness." (2 Corinthians 12:9) We want to experience your power in every area of our lives. As we are being conformed to your image, we thank you for displaying your miracle working power in and through us for your glory.

We are surrounded by opportunities to see you bring victory to us and our loved ones. When a new battle comes, we tend to forget what you have done! When we have endured for a long time, we are tempted to give up. Adverse circumstances invite worry, doubt and fear. When we receive a different answer than what we expected, or when your timing doesn't line up with what were hoping for, we get discouraged and disappointed. Your ways are higher than our ways. "For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways," declares the LORD. "As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts." Isaiah 55:8-9. We must remember what you have accomplished in our lives, the lives of others, and the lives of the men and women in the bible. These biblical accounts are there for our benefit! Remember the wonders the LORD HAS DONE!

We trust you to fight our battles, no matter how difficult they appear to be or how long we have been in the battle. We will purpose to keep our eyes on you in the middle of the storm, knowing that you reward our trust and obedience. Nothing can stop your plans for us. We can have peace knowing you bring the ultimate victory.

We purpose to remember that when we pray, worship, study, minister, fight the enemy, rest in your peace….whatever we are doing in your will, you have seated us with Christ Jesus, in a position of power and authority for your Kingdom. We will rule and reign with you forever! We will honor and exalt the Most High God! Amen!