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The Power of Praise

Scripture Reference: Ps 8:1-2

For David, it is both a fundamental habit and a way of life, something deeply ingrained since his early teenage years through political activities that shaped his journey, leading to his anointment as King and his remarkable leadership over the people for an impressive forty years.

Ps 8:1- O LORD Our GOD, How excellent is Thy NAME in all Earth! You have set Your Glory above the heavens. You have displayed, revealed Your Majesty. Your Glory is higher than Heavens. Your Name is most wonderful Name in all the earth! Amen. 

The secret revealed in Verse 2 is that the LORD has built a stronghold through the praise from the mouths of His children. Through the Praise of Children, You have silenced Your enemies and destroyed those who try to get even! Hallelujah. In other words, when we praise Him, He builds a fortress, silencing enemies, removing avengers, making foes flee, quieting opposition, and reversing the situation.

The Bible contains many references to those who praised and trusted God, leading them to great deliverance.

  • Judah Praised before the battle, God caused enemy to destroy. 2 Ch 20:1-30
  • Joshua's shout of Praise, Trumpet blasts brought down fortified wall- FALL of JERICHO- Joshua 6:1-27
  • Praising God at midnight, led an earthquake and miraculous release of Paul and Silas and their Jailer saved - Acts 16:25-26
  • Hannah's Praise, silenced mockers and God exalted her by giving Samuel, a prophet and judge of Israel - 1 Sam 2:1-10
  • Praise in Pursuit- David Praised and called to the Lord and He was saved from all enemies- Ps 18:3,6 - He hunted by Saul, betrayed and often left alone but Praised God continually- God exalted David as the King of Israel and a man after His own heart.
  • Job Worshiped and Praised God in loss, God restored him by giving double for all his troubles- Job 1:21
  • Thrown into a den of lions for praying, but Daniel continued worshipping God despite the decree- God shut the lino's mouths, he was unharmed and honoured - Dan 6:10
  • Betrayed by brothers, enslaved, falsely accused- but Joseph remined faithful, praised God- Credited God for his dreams/ success- rose to Power in Egypt/ saves nations and his families from famine.
  • Esther risked her life to save her people when she sought divine favour by fasting and praising.
  • Hezekiah worshipped during Assyrian threat, angel of the Lord struck 185K soldiers in one night.
  • Miriam song after crossing the Red Sea- celebrated by praising Him for the deliverance from Egypt. 
  • The Leper (Lk 17) returned by thanking Jesus received wholeness beyond physical healing.
  • Anna the Prophetess worshiped daily in the temple witness the Messiah.
  • Mary Praised God in her unclear, despite social shame became the vessel of Divine incarnation.
  • The blind man (Jn 9) Praised Jesus after being healed and silenced religious opposition with a testimony.
  • The woman with the alabaster jar worshipped Jesus by anointing Him with expensive perfume. Jesus publicly honoured her for her devotion, declaring that she would be remembered wherever the Gospel is preached.
  • Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego refused to bow to the statue but Praised the LORD in the fire, walked unharmed with the Lord in the furnace.
  • The Canaanite woman (Mt 15) persisted in worship, asking despite rejection, received healing for her daughter through her faith.

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