May 4, 2010

True Worship Tuesday - How powerful is YOUR praise?

 How powerful is your praise?

Praise and Worship is something that should be a part of our every day lives. Not just during the song service at church, or after God has done something great for us. Praise is something that should be ever on our lips, and in our minds. Praise, in the name of Jesus, is powerful.

Ever heard of Paul and Silas? (Acts Ch. 16:16-35) 

The Bible tells of these men in the city of Phillipi sharing the good news of Jesus when they came across a young girl who was a fortune-teller. Paul cast the evil spirit from this girl, and her masters, who were reaping the monetary benefit of her fortune telling, became very upset. They took Paul and Silas to the authorities of the city and claimed the two apostles were trouble-makers, teaching customs that were against the Roman's beliefs. So after being beat, Paul and Silas were thrown into jail, with their feet bound. (This is my favorite part...) At midnight Paul and Silas began to sing praises to God. At that moment, a mighty earthquake came about, causing the walls of the jail to crumble, and the prisoners were loosened. At that time, the jailer awoke, and upon seeing that the prisoners were gone, he drew his sword to kill himself. Paul called to the jailer telling him to do himself no harm, for all the prisoners were still there. The jailer fell down in front of Paul and Silas trembling, asking them what he must do to be saved. They told him to believe on Christ, and he and his household would be saved! Praise God!
 Those were some potent praises, wouldn't you agree? In life, when we are surrounded by the invisible walls of discouragement or despair, we should lift our voices to heaven and praise God. Our praises to God are capable of bringing down walls and setting us free. And when those around us see that even in the midst of our despair we are still praising God, they will want to know how they too can be free!

Your sister in Christ, 


3 comments:

Karen said...

Thank you for this post. Some times we forget on a daily basis when things aren't going so great. We always need to praise God.

Unknown said...

Awesome post!! I want my LIFE to praise Him!!

Erica said...

Hello! Stopping by from Tuesday Tag Along!
-Mama E
www.homeandheartsblog.com

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