THE MYSTERY OF PRAISE

 

          A mystery is something that is hidden and not open to all. The mystery of praise refers to the hidden facts of praise that is only open to God’s children. Praise is a very important part of the Christian life (psalm 67:4). Praise is a command from God.

WHAT IS PRAISE?

Praise can be referred to as glorifying, adoring and giving God the recognition He deserves. It means lifting God above every other living or non-living creature or situation. God created man for His own pleasure (genesis1:26) (revelations 4:11). Praise gives God pleasure and we are created to give God praise (1peter 2:9).

          Praise is a secret to victory in the Christian life (psalm 22:3). Praise accomplishes situations faster than prayers. Praise provokes the release of God’s presence; prayers are delivered by Angels. God’s presence destroys everything that is contrary to His will when we praise (psalm 68:7-8). Praise makes a Christian a habitation of God.

          Access into God’s presence is guaranteed by praise (psalm 100:4-5). Praise gives the boldness to enter God’s presence. The reason most prayers are nullified is because they weren't garnished with praise. Testimonies of God’s good works are a component of praise (psalm 44:1-3). David was a man full of praises and thus he carried the fullness of God’s presence as king and God loved Him (psalm 89:20).

WHY PRAISE?

1) Praise empowers our faith as Christians (romans 4:17-21).

2) Praise shifts our focus from our problems and places it on God.

3) Praise helps us in rising above the challenges of life.

4) Praise shows trust in God (psalm 25:1-2).

          The kind of praise that moves God is that which comes from the heart and is not fueled by our needs but by our gratitude. God accepts praise made out of a heart that indeed loves Him.