Ministering: Senior Pastor Shola Awobajo.
Text: Zephaniah 3:19-20.
” 19 Behold, at that time I will undo all that afflict thee: and I will save her that halteth, and gather her that was driven out; and I will get them praise and fame in every land where they have been put to shame. 20 At that time will I bring you again, even in the time that I gather you: for I will make you a name and a praise among all people of the earth, when I turn back your captivity before your eyes, saith the Lord.“
There is Praise that turns a victim to a victor; losses to gains and also causes a man to begin to fly in high places. God has a defined destination for every one of us and He wants to take us there on His Eagle’s Wings. God’s intention for redeeming us is to make us a Praise. He chose us to show forth His Glory – 1 Pet. 2:9.
All through Scriptures, we see God causing His faithful ones to fly to their high places. Joseph is a great example of how God can make a prisoner a prime minister overnight. Isaiah 30:23-24 – “Then shall he give the rain of thy seed, that thou shalt sow the ground withal; and bread of the increase of the earth, and it shall be fat and plenteous: in that day shall thy cattle feed in large pastures.” God causes a rain to come upon our seeds for a bountiful harvest.
The Year might have appeared dry to you but The Lord is saying He is bringing a rain that will cause the right fruit to come out. When people praise God enough, He releases the Grace for them to flourish.
Never allow your current condition to withhold your praise from God, Praise is the way out of that predicament into your harvest. Psalm 67: 5-6 – Let the people praise thee, O God; let all the people praise thee. Then shall the earth yield her increase; and God, even our own God, shall bless us.
There is a Praise that makes your enemies bow to you. King Jehoshaphat used to overcome the 3 nations that came .against Israel. 2 Chron. 20. Praise is a weapon to hand over your battles to The Lord. There is a Praise that causes your enemies to fight themselves.
Hannah is another great example of how God can use Praise to disgrace your enemies, she engaged the weapon of Praise to birth her miracle. 1 Sam. 2. Paul & Silas also engaged the weapon of Praise to make their enemies their footstool. Acts 16:24-25 . There is a Praise that destroys obstacles. In Joshua 2, Praise is the weapon God used to destroy the walls of Jericho. No matter the Jericho (obstacle) hindering you, engage the weapon of Praise. There is a Praise that keeps you promoted and enjoy God’s Presence continually. Solomon is an example of this in 2 Chron. 1:6-13.
In closing, there is a Praise that draws The Glory and Presence of God to you continually. John 12:32 – And I, if I be lifted up from the earth, will draw all men unto Me.
God Bless You!
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