THE POWER OF PRAISE

(21-03-2010)

2Chronicles 20:3-25 When Jehoshaphat was faced with the enemies he sought the face of the Lord. He started confessing the great works of the Lord. When you praise the Lord, your enemy will be defeated.

Psalms 103:1-3 Bless the Lord oh My soul and forget not all his benefits. You have many things you can thank the Lord for. He has saved you. He keeps you in good health. He delivered you from trouble. You have food to eat. You can walk on your two feet. And many more blessings.

Psalms 150:1-6 We praise the Lord for what He has done. You can praise the Lord with musical instruments, with loud voice and with dance. Let everything that has breath praise the Lord. Are you still alive? Praise the Lord.

7 Hebrew words for praise

Zamar : to touch strings (Psalms 150)

Tehillah: to sing praises (2 Chronicles 20:22)

Shabach: To shout loudly (Psalms 47:1) – shout unto God with the voice of triumph

Barak : to kneel, to bow down

Halal : To boast, to celebrate (Halelujah)

Towdah: Extending hands, acting out thanksgiving

Yadah: extending hands vigorously



Acts 16:25 Start singing praises even when things are still difficult. God will manifest Himself and deliver you as you praise Him. Even the walls of Jericho fell while the children of Israel were shouting victory.

Psalms 8:1 2 O Lord our Lord how excellent is your name in all the earth. Out of the mouths of babies and sucklings the Lord has ordained praise to stop the enemy.

Philippians 4:6 Do not worry about anything, but by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known unto God.