What does Psalm 34:3 mean?

What does it mean to Magnify the Lord? This bible verse invites us this day with the words, “Oh, magnify the Lord with me, and let us exalt His name together.” At first glance, this verse may raise a curious question: How can we, finite beings, magnify the infinite Lord? Isn’t He already great beyond our comprehension?

To magnify, in many contexts, means to make something appear larger than it is, especially with a lens or a microscope. However, in the spiritual realm, to magnify God does not mean to make Him larger in an objective sense, because He is already infinite and beyond our capacity to expand. Instead, magnifying the Lord is about adjusting our perception, allowing His vastness, His beauty, and His glory to come into clearer focus in our own hearts and minds.

When we magnify the Lord, we are essentially giving Him the rightful place in 0ur lives, recognizing His grandeur and aligning our priorities according to His will. This can be akin t0 adjusting the lens of a telescope to get a clearer view of a distant star. The star hasn’t changed its size or brightness, but our view 0f it becomes clearer and more awe-inspiring.

Moreover, this bible verse doesn’t call us to this task alone but rather an invitation for us today to communal praise. “Magnify the Lord with me,” he beckons. This is a reminder that our faith journey is not meant to be walked in isolation. Together, as a community, our collective worship, testimonies, and shared experiences can bring into focus the greatness of God. When one person shares how God has worked in their life, it can help another see God’s hand in their own circumstances more clearly.

So, what does it truly mean to magnify the Lord? It means to let every aspect of our lives reflect His glory, to constantly adjust our vision to see Him clearly, and to encourage others to join in this harmonious song of praise. As we make this conscious effort daily, we will find that while we can’t make God bigger than He already is, we can certainly see Him in a grander, more profound light through the lens of faith, love, and communal worship.