Psalm
146 – Praise
Praise
is an evidence of life, not just physical life, but the life of God in the
heart. In heaven, it is all praise; in hell, there is no praise; here on earth,
you must make a choice.
Praise
is an encouragement to faith.. When you have faith in somebody – your doctor
for instance – you praise the person to others. When your faith is low, your
praise will gradually subside, but when you major on praise, your faith will
grow.
Praise
is an encouragement to hope. When your hope is in the Lord, you can praise Him
no matter what the circumstances may be. Faith is the upward look, and hope is
the forward look.
Praise
is an encouragement to love, your love for God and for others, and God’s love
for you. When you love someone, you trust that person, and greater trust brings
greater love.
Life,
faith, hope, and love – all abound in the experience of praise.
Psalm
147 – Praise
Praising
the Lord is the highest exercise of your faculties. He is worthy of praise, and
you should praise Him whether or not you think your praise is accomplishing
anything in your life. However, there are some blessings that come to those who
worship Him in truth.
Praise
brings spiritual beauty to God’s people; (Psalm 27:4, 29:2). It builds His work
and unifies His people. It heals the inner person and lifts the fallen. Praise
is good medicine!
Praise
makes God’s world real and personal to you, even the storms, and its great
protection against the enemy. Praise pleases the Lord and enables Him to work
in your life.
Praise
must never become a pragmatic device for getting blessing from God. When you
sincerely praise Him, the blessing will come. Praise changes things and people.
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read the chapter listed so that you can understand God’s Word better.
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J.
Vernon McGee Commentary and Nelson’s Quick Reference Commentary.
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