How can praising God strengthen our faith and witness to others? The Call to Praise in Psalm 21:13 “Be exalted, O LORD, in Your strength; we will sing and praise Your power.” How Praise Strengthens Faith - Focus shift: Praise moves the spotlight from problems to God’s proven power (Psalm 46:1; Philippians 4:4–6). - Memory aid: Singing about His victories etches them on the heart, building confidence for today’s battles (Psalm 77:11–14). - Invitation to God’s presence: “You are holy, enthroned on the praises of Israel.” (Psalm 22:3) - Heart alignment: Praise realigns feelings with truth, turning fear into trust (Psalm 34:1–4). - Joy infusion: “The joy of the LORD is your strength.” (Nehemiah 8:10). Praise stirs that joy and the strength that comes with it. Biblical Snapshots of Faith Strengthened by Praise - Jehoshaphat’s choir went ahead of the army; God routed the enemy (2 Chronicles 20:21–22). - Paul and Silas sang in prison; chains fell and faith sprang up in a jailer’s heart (Acts 16:25–34). - Habakkuk praised when figs failed and stalls were empty; God made his feet “like those of a deer” (Habakkuk 3:17–19). How Praise Becomes Witness - Public declaration: “Proclaim the excellencies of Him who called you out of darkness” (1 Peter 2:9). - Visible peace: Rejoicing in hardship raises questions that lead to gospel conversations (1 Peter 3:15). - Corporate power: A unified church praising God displays His glory to a watching world (Acts 2:46–47). - Testimony in song: Spiritual songs teach and admonish others with the Word (Colossians 3:16). Living a Lifestyle of Praise - Start and end each day with a spoken or sung Psalm. - Keep a running gratitude list; voice it back to God. - Sing along with Scripture-rich worship while driving or working. - Share God-stories in casual conversation—“Let me tell you what the Lord did this week.” - Join corporate worship consistently; add your voice to the congregation’s witness. Key Takeaways - Praise exalts God’s strength and reminds us He is bigger than any threat. - Every time we praise, faith muscles grow; we remember Who fights for us. - Joyful, vocal praise turns heads and hearts toward Jesus, often before a single sermon is preached. |
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