Why is it important to praise God "from this time forth and forevermore"? The Verse at the Center “Blessed be the name of the LORD both now and forevermore.” (Psalm 113:2) Why Praise Must Begin “This Time” • God has already revealed Himself as worthy: Creation (Genesis 1), covenant faithfulness (Psalm 100:5), and redemption through Christ (Romans 5:8). • Praise is obedience to a present command, not a suggestion (Psalm 150:6). • Today’s praise tunes the heart to recognize God’s hand in everyday life, sharpening spiritual sight (Psalm 34:1). • Continuous praise guards against forgetfulness, pride, and anxiety (Philippians 4:6–7). • Starting now means sin and failure no longer silence the believer; grace restores the song (1 John 1:9). Why Praise Continues “Forevermore” • God’s nature is eternal; His praise must match His unending being (Revelation 4:8). • In eternity, praise is the atmosphere of heaven (Revelation 5:13). Earthly praise rehearses that future. • The redeemed will never exhaust new reasons to adore the infinite God (Ephesians 2:7). • Perpetual praise fulfills our created purpose: “everyone called by My name and created for My glory” (Isaiah 43:7). • An unbroken song testifies that Christ’s victory over death is final and irreversible (1 Corinthians 15:54–57). Scripture Echoes of Unending Praise • Psalm 115:18 – “But we will bless the LORD from this time forth and forevermore. Praise the LORD!” • Psalm 121:8 – “The LORD will watch over your coming and going, both now and forevermore.” • Hebrews 13:15 – “Through Jesus, therefore, let us continually offer to God a sacrifice of praise—the fruit of lips that confess His name.” • 1 Thessalonians 5:18 – “Give thanks in every circumstance, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” Practical Ways to Live Continuous Praise • Begin and end each day with spoken gratitude for specific mercies. • Break ordinary routines with short bursts of hymns or Scripture recitation (Colossians 3:16). • Turn answered prayer into immediate vocal thanks before moving on. • Share testimonies of God’s faithfulness; verbalizing His works multiplies praise (Psalm 145:4). • Use trials as platforms: praise by faith while waiting for deliverance (Acts 16:25). The Blessing of Perpetual Praise • Joy deepens as focus shifts from changing circumstances to God’s unchanging character (Nehemiah 8:10). • Spiritual warfare is waged; praise silences the enemy and the avenger (Psalm 8:2). • Assurance grows; constant praise rehearses gospel truths, anchoring the soul (Hebrews 6:19). • Communities are strengthened; shared praise unifies believers in one voice (Romans 15:6). From this moment and stretching into eternity, praising God aligns the believer with heaven’s rhythm, fuels steadfast faith, and magnifies the One whose name will never fade. |
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