Understanding The Power Of Praise – Part III

Destiny Family Ministries

Lunch Hour Service - Tuesday – 15^th November 2011

TOPIC – Understanding The Power Of Praise – Part III

Praise is a mystery.

The kingdom of God operates by mysteries.
Mark 4:11- And he said unto them, Unto you it is given to know the mystery of the kingdom of God: but unto them that are without, all these things are done in parables:

Mysteries are the keys Jesus gave to His disciples
Matthew 16:19 - And I will give unto thee the keys of the kingdom of heaven: and whatsoever thou shalt bind on earth shall be bound in heaven: and whatsoever thou shalt loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven.

Praise is senior to prayer.
A praising man gets better results than a praying man.

WHAT IS PRAISE:

1.Praise is appreciating God for who He is.

2.Praising is appreciating God for things He has done and things He is yet to do

Praise is what you do when you don’t now what else to do!

Psalms 147:1 - Praise ye the LORD: for it is good to sing praises unto our God; for it is pleasant (Gracious); and praise is comely (Fitting and beautiful).

WHAT PRAISE DOES!:

1. Praise Provokes The Presence Of God
   Psalms 22:3 - But thou art holy, O thou that inhabitest the praises of Israel
   Psalms 22:3 - But you are holy, O you who are seated among the praises of Israel (BBE)
   
   Psalms 100:4 - Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise
   Psalms 100: 4 - Come into his doors with joy, and into his house with praise; (BBE)
   
   The greatest miracle in your life will not require more than the presence of God.
2. Praise Is Sickle Of Harvest
   Psalms 67: 5 – 6
   5 Let the people praise thee, O God; let all the people praise thee.
   6 Then shall the earth yield her increase; and God, even our own God, shall bless us.
   
   This is your season of harvest. Engage the mystery of praise to reap your harvest!