Pattern Of Biblical Praise
Monday, February 27, 2023Key Verse
“Praise the LORD; for the LORD is good: sing praises unto his name; for it is pleasant” (Psalms 135:3).
Text — Psalm 135:1-5
Message
God is to be praised and worshipped for He made the whole world in His power, wisdom, and infinite love. He also does innumerable miracles. Moses led Israel to praise God on seeing His acts at the Red Sea (Exodus 15:1-19). Before the battle with Moab and the allied nations, Jehoshaphat led Judah to praise the holiness and beauty of God, and the enemies were defeated. Biblical praise consisted of solemn sounds and words of adoration to God. The praise did not deliberately attract attention to the singers as it is done in some assemblies today. Hence Isaac Watts said, “The singing of God’s praise is the part of worship most closely related to heaven, but its performance among us is the worst on earth.”
Many gospel singers, both on television and in Christian assemblies, dance and comport themselves as worldly glory chasers rather than praising God. Biblical praise is pleasant to the ears and enlightens the soul with inspiring lyrics. When Paul and Silas prayed and sang praises, prison doors opened and prisoners’ bands were loosed. Be expectant after praising God.
Quote
Biblical praise is pleasant
Challenge
God deserves and demands our praises.
Prayer for today
O my God, teach me to be thankful, in Jesus’ name.
About Author - Pastor W.F. Kumuyi
Listed among “500 most powerful people on the planet” by the Foreign Policy magazine in 2013, Pastor (Dr.) William F. Kumuyi is the founder and General Superintendent of the Deeper Christian Life Ministry (DCLM) headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria. DCLM started in 1973 as a 15-member Bible study group right in Kumuyi’s apartment at University of Lagos where he was a lecturer. His revolutionary Bible teaching on personal holiness and commitment to evangelism soon gained so much traction and resulted in a widespread revival.
