THE POWER OF PRAISE (Part 2)

Praise is an important aspect of spiritual warfare. It is one way we battle “against the spiritual forces of of evil in the heavenly realms” (Eph. 6:12). For the battle is not ours, its the Lord’s (1 Chr. 20:15)! When David played his lyre for King Saul the tormenting evil spirits would leave (2 Sam. 16:23). When God ordered his people to begin to possess the promises in the Promised Land he said, “Let Judah (Praise) go first” (Judg. 1:2). When King Jehosophat faced a seemingly insurmountable enemy he sent the praise and worship team to the front of the battle line (1 Chr. 20:21). Children and infants praised Jesus in the temple (Matt. 21:15). A model for us all who are to have the word of Christ dwell in us richly and sing to one another with song (Col. 3:16). When the Pharisees were upset over the children singing, Jesus quoted the Psalms, “Through the praise of children and infants you have established a stronghold against your enemies” (Ps. 8:2). Praise is powerful. Join us!