2 corinthians 10:4
The weapons we fight with are not the weapons of the world. On the contrary, they have divine power to demolish strongholds
Praise is about expressng your love, thankfulness, that he is good and faithful, praise is about thanking God for who He is
2 chronicles 20:2-4
Some people came and told him, "A huge army is coming from Edom to fight against you. They have come across the Dead Sea. They are already in Hazazon Tamar." Hazazon Tamar is also called En Gedi. Jehoshaphat was alarmed. So he decided to ask the Lord for advice. He told all of the people of Judah to go without eating. The people came together to ask the Lord for help. In fact, they came from every town in Judah to pray to him
2 chronicles 20:15
Jahaziel said, "King Jehoshaphat, listen! All you who live in Judah and Jerusalem, listen! The Lord says to you, 'Do not be afraid. Do not lose hope because of this huge army. The battle is not yours. It is mine
2 chronicles 20:21-22
Jehoshaphat asked the people for advice. Then he appointed men to sing to the Lord. He wanted them to praise him because of his glory and holiness. They marched out in front of the army. They said, "Give thanks to the Lord. His faithful love continues forever." They began to sing and praise him. Then the Lord hid some men and told them to wait. He wanted them to attack the people of Ammon, Moab and Mount Seir. They had gone into Judah and attacked it. But they lost the battle
Instead of sending his best commandos, King Jehoshaphat sent singers to praise and worship the lord declaring His love endures forever
- Jehoshaphat bowed down with his face toward the ground. All of the people of Judah and Jerusalem also bowed down. They worshiped the Lord
Praise and worship is not a ritual, it is not religionisy. it is our expression for who God is and what He has done
2. Praise anchors our praise in God (v20)
- Early in the morning all of the people left for the Desert of Tekoa. As they started out, Jehoshaphat stood up. He said, "Judah, listen to me! People of Jerusalem, listen to me! Have faith in the Lord your God. He'll take good care of you. Have faith in his prophets. Then you will have success."
Praise is faith in action
Praise before the crisis, praise during the crisis, praise after the crisis
Praise God even when our prayers are not answered
3. Praise is more than feeling (v21)
- Jehoshaphat asked the people for advice. Then he appointed men to sing to the Lord. He wanted them to praise him because of his glory and holiness. They marched out in front of the army. They said, "Give thanks to the Lord. His faithful love continues forever."
Habakkuk 3:17-18
The fig trees might not bud. The vines might not produce any grapes. The olive crop might fail. The fields might not produce any food. There might not be any sheep in the pens. There might not be any cattle in the barns. But I will still be glad because of what the Lord has done. God my Savior fills me with joy
4. praise open the door for us to experience the favor of God (v22)
- They began to sing and praise him. Then the Lord hid some men and told them to wait. He wanted them to attack the people of Ammon, Moab and Mount Seir. They had gone into Judah and attacked it. But they lost the battle.
Is about the enthronment of God, exalt God
Why some believers are more prone to praise God than others?
1. Theological
- it is about knowing God, study about God and that inspire us to praise and worship Him
2. Relational
- The more we experience God, the more we can't help but to praise and worship God
- It is not a style, it is a relationship
3. Personal
- depends on individual commitment tp praise and worship Him. In good times or bad
Confession over Condition
- We are called to always praise the lord, to comfess praise and thanksgiving to the Lord
Hebrews 13:15
So let us never stop offering to God our praise through Jesus. Let us offer it as the fruit of lips that say they believe in him
The more you Complain, murmur, criticise the more you are building strongholds in yourself
Proverbs 6:2
Don't be trapped by what you have said. Don't be caught by the words of your mouth
Commitment over Consideration
i. satan will keep you from praising the lord
ii. Make a commitment to praise God no matter how the situation is, regardless of atmosphere, worship leaders, stage performance etc
iii. Make a commitment to keep the appointment with God on Sunday. Satan will cause you to Skip church over the slightest reason
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