S) "21 When he had consulted with the people, he appointed those who sang to the LORD and those who praised Him in holy attire, as they went out before the army and said, 'Give thanks to the LORD, for His lovingkindness is everlasting.' 22 When they began singing and praising, the LORD set ambushes against the sons of Ammon, Moab and Mount Seir, who had come against Judah; so they were routed."
2 Chronicles 20:21-22 (NASB)
O) How important is it to praise the LORD, especially in the storm? The example is that the king commands the praise to begin, before the victory has actually be given. And then, it is through the praise that the LORD brings His salvation to them. And notice what the king actually says. He says to give thanks to the LORD for His lovingkindness, not for His deliverance. He was choosing to praise the LORD for who He is, not for what He was about to do. That is true worship.
A) It's important for me to remember that praise can be spiritual warfare. Declaring truth about God is one of the fastest ways to overcome the lies that the enemy puts in my ear. It's also one of the fastest ways to bring the manifest-presence of the LORD. So, when I'm facing a challenge, a battle, I need to pray and even fast, but especially praise Him.
P) Father, Your lovingkindness is everlasting! Your goodness knows no bounds! In my struggles, in my uncertainty, when trials and calamity come against me, I will praise You still, because You are worthy of my praise. You deserve praise for who You are, as much as for what You have done. Holy Spirit, draw me into times of praise, even if the fight seems to be a physical one. Let me find Your presence in my worship, so that You can break the strongholds of the enemy, bring deliverance to Your people, and have Your will be done. In Jesus' name I pray. Amen.
A) It's important for me to remember that praise can be spiritual warfare. Declaring truth about God is one of the fastest ways to overcome the lies that the enemy puts in my ear. It's also one of the fastest ways to bring the manifest-presence of the LORD. So, when I'm facing a challenge, a battle, I need to pray and even fast, but especially praise Him.
P) Father, Your lovingkindness is everlasting! Your goodness knows no bounds! In my struggles, in my uncertainty, when trials and calamity come against me, I will praise You still, because You are worthy of my praise. You deserve praise for who You are, as much as for what You have done. Holy Spirit, draw me into times of praise, even if the fight seems to be a physical one. Let me find Your presence in my worship, so that You can break the strongholds of the enemy, bring deliverance to Your people, and have Your will be done. In Jesus' name I pray. Amen.
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