Praise The Lord !
Enter into His gates with thanksgiving, And into His courts with praise.
Be thankful to Him, and bless His name.
Psalm 100:4
Today's Bible Reading: Psalm 150.
The phrase 'Praising the Lord' has become a cliché in many respects, but it is not something we are called to do just on Sundays. It’s a way of life, praising God no matter what we do or where we are. It’s relatively easy to sing for an hour or so in church, but it’s another matter to live day each day praising the Lord with our obedience.
The Bible has a great deal to teach us about worship, which is first about obedience. When we are discouraged, “praise Him” (Psalm 42:5). Praise to God is the antidote for every trouble. When we praise Him, we are worshipping Him by keeping our eyes on Him. Scripture speaks of praising the Lord continually.
The patriarchs praised the Lord throughout the generations. The prophets praised Him for deliverance. The apostles praised Christ in all of His glory, and the people praised the Messiah who came and is coming again. The praise did not flow only in times of victory, but also in times of imprisonment, in times of despair, and in the face of death.
One of the most compelling passages is about the Lord Jesus praising His Father in Heaven for revealing the truth to the people whose ears and hearts had been opened to the Gospel. He had been preaching His message to Jewish leaders, but they rejected His message and sought to kill Him. He rebuked them for scoffing at those who had received His Word with gladness (Matthew 11:25). Our lives should reflect the praise of the One who redeems lost souls. It should be demonstrated in our lives because this will be the grandeur of Heaven, praising Him eternally.
Prayer
Heavenly Father, Thank You for revealing Your Son to the world, not just to one nation but to all who seek Him. May I have the wisdom and devotion of the Magi, to pursue You with all my heart and offer You my best. Guide me by Your light in every step of my journey. In the Saviour' name, I ask. Amen.
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