Friday, August 12, 2016

Spiritual Preparation on Friday

The Spirit reminded me of a famous story in the Old Testament during prayer this morning. This story is found in 2 Chronicles chapter 20. The larger story is filled with several "smaller" stories that speaks to us. I believe the Spirit placed a fresh, dynamic and powerful revelation in my heart. Are you ready for me to unveil and reveal this dynamic principle that has the potential to change your life? It is the principle of Praise!!! Is it possible that we forget to use this powerful weapon that is located in our spiritual arsenal? 

The people of God were facing an enemy and they needed direction and assistance from God. We are facing our enemies and we need direction and assistance from God. Jehoshaphat appointed singers to go out in front of the army and offer praise to God. The Bible records this statement in verse 21 of chapter 20; "Now when they began to sing and to praise, the Lord set ambushes..." God is ready to ambush our enemies. This is our "when time." When is it time to offer praise to God? NOW IS THE TIME TO OFFER PRAISE TO GOD!!!

I would like to offer a starting point of praise for us this morning. It is the wonderful words of the Psalmist David found in Psalm 150. I truly believe that there are enemies that will be defeated as we lift our voices in Praise to the Lord God Almighty today. WILL YOU JOIN WITH ME IN OFFERING PRAISE TO GOD?

Psalm 150 (NKJV)

Let All Things Praise the Lord

150 Praise the Lord!
Praise God in His sanctuary;
Praise Him in His mighty firmament!
Praise Him for His mighty acts;
Praise Him according to His excellent greatness!
Praise Him with the sound of the trumpet;
Praise Him with the lute and harp!
Praise Him with the timbrel and dance;
Praise Him with stringed instruments and flutes!
Praise Him with loud cymbals;
Praise Him with clashing cymbals!
Let everything that has breath praise the Lord.
Praise the Lord!


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