MONDAY APRIL 7, 2014 If they keep quiet, the stones will cry out. Lk 19:40 NIV THE IMPORTANCE OF PRAISING GOD (1) Its said that when scientists break down the matter that comprises our universe, it actually contains some musical molecules. When the pharisees tried to silence those who were praising the Lord, perhaps thats why Jesus said, If they keep quiet, the stones will cry out. The Bible speaks of trees clapping their hands in praise, and oceans and the mountains exalting God. All of creation is designed to praise Him. And when YOU dont theres a connection with God thats not made, and an emptiness within you that nothing else can fill. David said, Let my prayer be set before You as incense, the lifting up of my hands as the evening sacrifice (Ps 141:2 NKJV). Here the word prayer in Hebrew means songs of praise, and the Bible uses it no less than seventy-two times in this context. So start singing praise to God! The ark of the covenant represented three things: victory, guidance, and Gods presence. No wonder Israel felt lost without it. But observe how they brought it back from the camp of their Philistine foes: Israel played before God with all their might, and with singing, and with harps, and with psalteries, and with timbrels (1Ch 13:8). Notice the phrase, with all their might. Away with pale, pathetic praise! Put your heart and soul into it! WORSHIP BRINGS INTIMACY WITH GOD. When it came to rebuilding Jerusalem, the singers were as vital to the success of the operation as the soldiers and builders. In fact, their role was so important they were paid to do it (See Ne 11:23-24). So start praising God! My Thoughts: As I completed this lesson the song came to me....When I think of His goodness, and what Hes done for me......I could dance, dance, dance all night. Well my dancing all night is just what I now do in my head, but I go to sleep and wake up with a praise in my mouth !! Nothing should ever be more important to any of us than praising the Lord. Whether were saved or not the Word says...LET EVERYTHING THAT HATH BREATHE, PRAISE YE THE LORD. In life many many things come our way to try to rob us of our praise, but when PRAISE is a LIFESTYLE, you will find yourself, in the very midst of your pain lifting up your hands IN PRAISE. This doesnt mean that you are not hurting, or that you even understand the whys, but PRAISE will ultimately come from WITHIN !! Thats called...THE SACRIFICE OF PRAISE. In our home at any given time you will hear a glory to God, or a Lord I love you, or a Hallelujah break out !! NEVER EVER WAIT TILL YOU GET INSIDE THE CHURCH BUILDING TO OFFER UP PRAISE TO HIM. How does the song go....Praise it WHAT I AM, it should NEVER be, just what I DO !! Part 2 on tomorrow morning.
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