What is a Doxology?
Jude 1:24-25 Now to Him who is able to keep you from stumbling, And to present you faultless Before the presence of His glory with exceeding joy, 25 To God our Savior, Who alone is wise, Be glory and majesty, Dominion and power, Both now and forever. Amen.
This morning I started my quiet time out in the book of Jude. The book of Jude is only one chapter, 25 verses, and power packed in that short time. Jude was the brother of Jesus Christ, and James the apostle. At the end of this book is the closing doxology, and that was what stopped me in my tracks this morning. I had grown up with the term all my life in church; it was printed in every church bulletin; I recited it as I was supposed to, yet I had no clue of it’s meaning till today.
Doxology is a brief formula for expressing praise or glory to God. Doxologies generally contain two element, an ascription of praise to God (usually referring to in the third person) and an expression of His infinite nature. The term “doxology” (word of glory) itself is not found in the Bible, but both the Old Testament and the New Testament contain many doxological passages. Doxologies are found in many contexts, but one of their chief functions has been as a conclusion to songs, psalms, and prayers, where they possibly served as group responses to solo singing or recitation. (Holman Bible Dictionary)
We are only a few days from Thanksgiving, the day when we are told to give thanks for all that we have. Shouldn’t we truly be thankful for all that God has given us? Shouldn’t our greatest gratitude fall in praise for the gift of grace found in the sacrifice of His Son Jesus Christ at the Cross for our sins? A doxology represents all that God is; Sovereign, Omnipotent, Omnipresent, and Omniscient. Everything in life, and life itself are under God’s design, Will, and control. I cannot begin to wrap this into a OneMinuteMinistry, but I pray that you will draw closer to God this Thanksgiving Week and pray for Him to open your heart and mind to the glimpses of his glory that draw your heart to thanksgiving and praise for all that he is to you and all creation.
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