We know from Scripture that we were created to praise. We know that it is to God, for God and for His glory only. However, we also know from His Word that there are by-products, benefits, or blessings of praise. In the next couple of blogs we will consider these.
First, praise puts us in a position to experience and enter into the promises of God. Remember when the 12 spies were sent to check out the Promised Land before Israel would enter? Ten of those came back complaining and whining. The two who came back with positive faith, Caleb and Joshua, would be the only spies to eventually enter into the Promised Land. God still works the same and is just waiting for us to receive what He has for us if we are faithful to praise in faith. Praise puts us into a position to receive the promises of God. Let's praise the Lord and see Him move!
Second, God always shows up and makes Himself known when His people praise Him! Psalm 22:3 is a wonderful promise for God's people. "You are holy, enthroned on the praises of Israel." (ESV) "But thou art holy, O thou that inhabitest the praises of Israel." (KJV) What in the world does this verse tell us? It reveals to us that God is wherever the people of God praise Him. He comes and lives where His people praise Him. And wherever we find God, anything is possible. If we want Jesus in the house, we will become a house of praise. Programs will fail, but the presence of God will never fail. Praise creates a meeting place with the Creator and Sustainer! Hallelujah! Praise the Lord! More blessings to come. mjm
