October 24 , 2023: The Power Of Our Praise

"Give thanks to the Lord with the lyre; make melody to him with the harp of ten strings!" (Psalm 33:2, ESV)

If people realized the power of their praise, they would praise and worship Him more. Let's prepare to give thanks to our God because we understand the power of our praise!

First, praise silences the enemy. "Out of the mouths of babes and unweaned infants You have established strength because of Your foes, that You might silence the enemy and the avenger." (Psalm 8:2, AMP) Praise silences lying spirits from whispering lies and accusations against God's people.
Second, praise binds the adversary. "Let the high praises of God be in their throats and two-edged swords in their hands, to execute vengeance on the nations and punishments on the peoples, to bind their kings with chains and their nobles with fetters of iron, to execute on them the judgment written! This is honor for all his godly ones. Praise the Lord!" (Psalm 149:6–9, ESV) Praise shuts down the activity of our spiritual enemies.

Third, God lives in the praises of His people. "Yet you are holy, enthroned on the praises of Israel." (Psalm 22:3, ESV) When my praise goes up, His presence comes down upon me! Putting these three revelations of the power of praise into action positively affects our spiritual lives in extraordinary ways. Your praise silences your enemies, binds your enemies, and causes God to come and dwell in your praises! Get your praise on!