Glory to God in the highest

“Glory to God in the highest,  and on earth peace among those with whom he is pleased!”  - Luke 2:14

Luke 2:8-20 - 8 And in the same region there were shepherds out in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. 9 And an angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were filled with great fear. 10 And the angel said to them, “Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. 11 For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. 12 And this will be a sign for you: you will find a baby wrapped in swaddling cloths and lying in a manger.” 13 And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying,
14 “Glory to God in the highest,
    and on earth peace among those with whom he is pleased!”[c]
15 When the angels went away from them into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, “Let us go over to Bethlehem and see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has made known to us.” 16 And they went with haste and found Mary and Joseph, and the baby lying in a manger. 17 And when they saw it, they made known the saying that had been told them concerning this child. 18 And all who heard it wondered at what the shepherds told them. 19 But Mary treasured up all these things, pondering them in her heart. 20 And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all they had heard and seen, as it had been told them.


While shepherds were watching their flocks by night, suddenly an angel from heaven came and announced the birth of Jesus Christ, For unto you, this day is born in the city of David, a Savior who is Christ the Lord. Soon after that a multitude of heavenly hosts came and sang a hymn....

Summary of Heavenly proclamation
1. In Heaven.....Glory to God in the highest
2. On Earth ...Peace unto men with who he is pleased


God was glorified in heaven because of Life of Jesus Christ Jesus.

Let us search the scriptures.... To see how God was glorified through the life of Jesus Christ

1. God was glorified in the Birth of Jesus Christ
And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all they had heard and seen, as it had been told them - Luke 2:20
Way of Good News Proclamation and God was glorified is this - Angels brought Good News to Shepherds. Shepherds brought Good News to the people.....Shepherds praised God and glorified God.

We glorify God through our  Praise and Worship like the Shepherds.
We glorify God when we proclaim the Gospel

2. God was glorified in the Life of Jesus Christ

When the crowds saw it, they were afraid, and they glorified God, who had given such authority to men - Matt 9:8
so that the crowd wondered, when they saw the mute speaking, the crippled healthy, the lame walking, and the blind seeing. And they glorified the God of Israel - Matthew 15:31
Fear seized them all, and they glorified God, saying, “A great prophet has arisen among us!” and “God has visited his people!”  - Luke 7:16
God’s glory was the work of Jesus Christ
God’s will was the life of Jesus Christ
God’s glory was the reasons for the miracles - Jesus never performed any miracle for himself - John 2:11 - This, the first of his signs, Jesus did at Cana in Galilee, and manifested his glory. And his disciples believed in him.
Through the miracles - God was glorified - Jesus manifested his glory.

3. God was glorified even through the death of Jesus ChristI glorified you on earth, having accomplished the work that you gave me to do - John 17:4
Jesus is praying for the glory he had in the presence of God before humanity - And now, Father, glorify me in your own presence with the glory that I had with you before the world existed - John 17:5
Right at the crucifixion of Jesus Christ
Thief on the cross was saved - And he said, “Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom.” - Luke 23:42
Centurion - realized that Jesus Christ is Son of God - Matthew 27:54 - When the centurion and those who were with him, keeping watch over Jesus, saw the earthquake and what took place, they were filled with awe and said, “Truly this was the Son of God!”
Pilate’s wife was warned in a dream - Besides, while he was sitting on the judgment seat, his wife sent word to him, “Have nothing to do with that righteous man, for I have suffered much because of him today in a dream. - Matt 27:19


In this Christmas season, How can I glorify God? Is God glorified through my life....
Is God is glorified in our lives?

The Very purpose of existence is for Glory of God...


God says we are created for his glory -
But now thus says the Lord,
he who created you, O Jacob,
    he who formed you, O Israel:
“Fear not, for I have redeemed you;
    I have called you by name, you are mine.everyone who is called by my name,  whom I created for my glory,  whom I formed and made.” - Isaiah 43:7

For by him all things were created, in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities—all things were created through him and for him - Colossians 1:16

 So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God. -1 Cor 10:31

1. Glorify God with good deeds - Good Deeds - Good works bring Glory to God. Matthew 5:16 - In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven.
Good works will not save us but we are saved unto Good works
For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them. - Ephesians 2:10
Let people see your Good works and result should be for the glory of God.
Read the biography of  Mother Theresa
2.Glorify God with your body - keeping it Holy - 1 Cor 6:19-20  - Or do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit within you, whom you have from God? You are not your own, for you were bought with a price. So glorify God in your body -
Holiness brings Glory to God in our lives.
Example of Life of Francis of Assisi
3.Glorify God by bearing fruit - John 15:8 - By this my Father is glorified, that you bear much fruit and so prove to be my disciples
God is glorified when his disciples - We Christians bear fruit, not just fruit - Much fruit. We will be called his real disciples
Are you a real disciple? Do you bear fruit for God’s glory. 


On Earth - Peace to people - With whom he is well pleased
“Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace among those with whom he is pleased!” - Luke 2:14

The Purpose for which Jesus came is bring to peace ...
Peace not all men - Peace to those who come to God through him