Praise both magnifies and pleases the Lord, but we actually benefit from the practice as well. First, adoration of God modifies our estimation of “self”...we come to recognize our sin, weakness, and need of Him...Next, praise appropriately humbles us, as it is a reminder of God’s greatness and our dependence upon Him. But at the same time, exalting Him strengthens our sense of assurance, thereby increasing our faith. Then we are able to look beyond ourselves and our circumstances to see life from God’s perspective...When we focus on Jesus’ goodness, tension leaves and we find new strength. All these supernatural effects of exaltation are possible because as we lift up His name, God is present—Psalm 22:3 tells us that He inhabits the praise of His people (KJV).--Charles Stanley
Posted on: Mon, 26 Jan 2015 14:05:04 +0000
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