18TH DECEMBER, 2011
PRAISE WITH UNDERSTANDING!
TODAY'S DEVOTION."Sing praises to God, sing praises: sing praises unto our King, sing praises. For God is the King of all the earth: sing ye praises with understanding." (Psalm 47:6, 7 KJV)
Praise and worship is not just an interlude that preceeds the preacher in church services but the main reason why we attend these services. Many believers are ignorant hence they do not enjoy the fullness of Gods blessings. Understanding is a principle of benefit in God's kingdom. Whatever you do in ignorance will definitely not yield profit. No wonder God said, my people are destroyed for lack knowledge. Many people wonder why they praise God and their expectations are not met. Whatever you do not understand cannot work for you. As powerful as the word of God is it will mean nothing without understanding.
Apostle Philip asked the Eunuch of Ethiopia who was reading the Bible if He understood what he was reading.
"Running up alongside, Philip heard the eunuch reading Isaiah and asked, "Do you understand what you're reading?" He answered, "How can I without some help?" and invited Philip into the chariot with him. (Acts 8:30, 31 MSG)
You cannot praise God with understanding and your mind will not be enlightened. Since the beginning of this month I have taken time to explore and get a perfect understanding of the knowlege revealed by the spirit. I intend to continue with this exposition on the power of praises till the end of the year.
Many believers are praising God without understanding and that explains why it does not yield increase in their lives. You must understand that praising God is not the same thing as just having fun, but obeying a heavenly commandment.
Praise makes you a lion that cannot be stopped in spiritual combats. God inhabits praises according to `psalm 22:3. When you are faced with the storms of life,you can overcome by switching to praise. The walls of Jericho fell flat because of praises. In situations where you do not know what else to do, just sing praises with understanding unto the Lord. You will not need to fight anymore because in sincere praise He steps into your situation and all your enemies are scattered.
"Good understanding giveth favour: but the way of transgressors is hard." (Proverbs 13:15 KJV).
The good and favour of praises is based on good understanding. The more you understand the power of praises the more you enjoy favour on every side.
Today's Response
Take time today after service to go through the past devotionals on praises and highlight some of the best things you have understood since the beginning of the month. Praise ttht
18TH DECEMBER, 2011
PRAISE WITH UNDERSTANDING!
TODAY'S DEVOTION."Sing praises to God, sing praises: sing praises unto our King, sing praises. For God is the King of all the earth: sing ye praises with understanding." (Psalm 47:6, 7 KJV)
Praise and worship is not just an interlude that preceeds the preacher in church services but the main reason why we attend these services. Many believers are ignorant hence they do not enjoy the fullness of Gods blessings. Understanding is a principle of benefit in God's kingdom. Whatever you do in ignorance will definitely not yield profit. No wonder God said, my people are destroyed for lack knowledge. Many people wonder why they praise God and their expectations are not met. Whatever you do not understand cannot work for you. As powerful as the word of God is it will mean nothing without understanding.
Apostle Philip asked the Eunuch of Ethiopia who was reading the Bible if He understood what he was reading.
"Running up alongside, Philip heard the eunuch reading Isaiah and asked, "Do you understand what you're reading?" He answered, "How can I without some help?" and invited Philip into the chariot with him. (Acts 8:30, 31 MSG)
You cannot praise God with understanding and your mind will not be enlightened. Since the beginning of this month I have taken time to explore and get a perfect understanding of the knowlege revealed by the spirit. I intend to continue with this exposition on the power of praises till the end of the year.
Many believers are praising God without understanding and that explains why it does not yield increase in their lives. You must understand that praising God is not the same thing as just having fun, but obeying a heavenly commandment.
Praise makes you a lion that cannot be stopped in spiritual combats. God inhabits praises according to `psalm 22:3. When you are faced with the storms of life,you can overcome by switching to praise. The walls of Jericho fell flat because of praises. In situations where you do not know what else to do, just sing praises with understanding unto the Lord. You will not need to fight anymore because in sincere praise He steps into your situation and all your enemies are scattered.
"Good understanding giveth favour: but the way of transgressors is hard." (Proverbs 13:15 KJV).
The good and favour of praises is based on good understanding. The more you understand the power of praises the more you enjoy favour on every side.
Today's Response
Take time today after service to go through the past devotionals on praises and highlight some of the best things you have understood since the beginning of the month. Praise ttht
Praise and worship is not just an interlude that preceeds the preacher in church services but the main reason why we attend these services. Many believers are ignorant hence they do not enjoy the fullness of Gods blessings. Understanding is a principle of benefit in God's kingdom. Whatever you do in ignorance will definitely not yield profit. No wonder God said, my people are destroyed for lack knowledge. Many people wonder why they praise God and their expectations are not met. Whatever you do not understand cannot work for you. As powerful as the word of God is it will mean nothing without understanding.
Apostle Philip asked the Eunuch of Ethiopia who was reading the Bible if He understood what he was reading.
"Running up alongside, Philip heard the eunuch reading Isaiah and asked, "Do you understand what you're reading?" He answered, "How can I without some help?" and invited Philip into the chariot with him. (Acts 8:30, 31 MSG)
You cannot praise God with understanding and your mind will not be enlightened. Since the beginning of this month I have taken time to explore and get a perfect understanding of the knowlege revealed by the spirit. I intend to continue with this exposition on the power of praises till the end of the year.
Many believers are praising God without understanding and that explains why it does not yield increase in their lives. You must understand that praising God is not the same thing as just having fun, but obeying a heavenly commandment.
Praise makes you a lion that cannot be stopped in spiritual combats. God inhabits praises according to `psalm 22:3. When you are faced with the storms of life,you can overcome by switching to praise. The walls of Jericho fell flat because of praises. In situations where you do not know what else to do, just sing praises with understanding unto the Lord. You will not need to fight anymore because in sincere praise He steps into your situation and all your enemies are scattered.
"Good understanding giveth favour: but the way of transgressors is hard." (Proverbs 13:15 KJV).
The good and favour of praises is based on good understanding. The more you understand the power of praises the more you enjoy favour on every side.
Today's Response
Take time today after service to go through the past devotionals on praises and highlight some of the best things you have understood since the beginning of the month. Praise ttht
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