Topical Bible: Praise: should be offered: Day and Night

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Praise, as an expression of reverence and adoration towards God, is a central theme throughout the Bible. It is not confined to specific times or circumstances but is to be offered continually, both day and night. This perpetual praise reflects a life devoted to acknowledging God's sovereignty, goodness, and faithfulness.

Biblical Foundation

The call to praise God day and night is rooted in Scripture, emphasizing the importance of constant worship. In Psalm 113:3, the psalmist declares, "From the rising of the sun to its setting, the name of the LORD is to be praised." This verse underscores the idea that praise is not limited to a particular time of day but is a continuous act of worship.

Furthermore, Psalm 92:1-2 states, "It is good to praise the LORD, and to sing praises to Your name, O Most High, to proclaim Your loving devotion in the morning and Your faithfulness at night." Here, the psalmist highlights the practice of praising God both in the morning and at night, suggesting a rhythm of daily worship that encompasses the entirety of one's life.

Examples of Day and Night Praise

The Bible provides numerous examples of individuals and communities who engaged in day and night praise. The Levites, appointed by King David, were tasked with ministering before the Ark of the Covenant, offering praise and thanks to God continually. In 1 Chronicles 9:33, it is recorded, "Those who were musicians, heads of Levite families, stayed in the temple chambers and were exempt from other duties because they were responsible for the work day and night."

In the New Testament, the early church is depicted as a community devoted to prayer and praise. Acts 16:25 recounts the account of Paul and Silas, who, despite being imprisoned, "were praying and singing hymns to God, and the other prisoners were listening to them." Their commitment to praise, even in the darkest of circumstances, serves as a powerful testament to the practice of offering praise at all times.

Theological Significance

The practice of praising God day and night is deeply theological, reflecting the believer's acknowledgment of God's eternal nature and unchanging character. Revelation 4:8 provides a glimpse into the heavenly realm, where the four living creatures "never stop saying, 'Holy, holy, holy is the Lord God Almighty, who was, and is, and is to come!'" This ceaseless praise in heaven serves as a model for earthly worship, inviting believers to join in the eternal chorus of adoration.

Practical Application

For believers today, the call to offer praise day and night can be integrated into daily life through various practices. Morning and evening prayers, singing hymns, and meditating on Scripture are ways to cultivate a lifestyle of continuous praise. By setting aside intentional times for worship, believers can align their hearts with the biblical mandate to praise God at all times.

In conclusion, the biblical exhortation to offer praise day and night is a profound invitation to live a life centered on worship. Through the examples of Scripture and the practice of the early church, believers are encouraged to embrace a rhythm of praise that permeates every aspect of their lives, acknowledging God's presence and faithfulness in all circumstances.

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Revelation 4:8
And the four beasts had each of them six wings about him; and they were full of eyes within: and they rest not day and night, saying, Holy, holy, holy, LORD God Almighty, which was, and is, and is to come.
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All Saints' Day
... They offered themselves up entirely to the service of that ... But, if such a man should
find that it has taken ... of my friends, nor for my honour, praise, or blame ...
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Praises and Vows Accepted in Zion
... the rule, burnt offering was only to be offered there. ... "One generation shall praise
thy works ... be some excuse for staying our praises: but, even should it seem ...
/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 17 1871/praises and vows accepted in.htm

Spiritual Sacrifices
... steps, by day and by night, ever uttering forth with unremitting voice, the psalm
of praise. ... The fruit of the lips should continually be offered. ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture ephesians peter/spiritual sacrifices.htm

The King 'Blessing' his People
... a sacrifice of peace-offerings, which he offered unto the ... prayer into two petitions,
preceded by praise for national ... It should suggest the abiding God yet more ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture f/the king blessing his people.htm

Knox in Scotland: Lethington: Mary of Guise: 1555-1556
... such, there is no uncleanness," yet "I cannot praise the common ... "So thought they
that offered their children ... One should not, in attempting to convert any person ...
/.../lang/john knox and the reformation/chapter vii knox in scotland .htm

The Day of Atonement
... When we consider the atonement, we should rest, and "do no work at all ... him to his
house with joy, and they offered burnt offerings of praise on that ...
/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 2 1856/the day of atonement.htm

The Second vision "In Heaven"
... the giving of the answer which shall call forth praise. ... was the golden altar on which
the incense was offered. ... unto him much incense, that he should offer it ...
/.../bullinger/commentary on revelation/the second vision in heaven.htm

The Best of the Best
... music ever attain to the full measure of his praise. ... held by that great High Priest
who hath offered one sacrifice ... of the night, and that there should not be ...
/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 42 1896/the best of the best.htm

St. Cyprian.
... who had once been a Christian, kindly offered him some ... "Why," said the bishop, "should
we trouble ... condemned him to be beheaded, he exclaimed, "Praise be to God ...
/.../chapter viii st cyprian.htm

Ignatius Leaves his Native Land --What He did at Montserrat and at ...
... if, on coming to the cross-road, his horse should turn into ... he had fled so anxiously
from the praise of men ... he never fasted, and if wine were offered him, he ...
/.../loyola/the autobiography of st ignatius/chapter ii ignatius leaves his.htm