Daily Devotional

PRAISING GOD RELEASES MIRACLES OF JOY AND EXPECTATION

August 2

eloved, praise and worship to your Father is an amazing thing! For one thing when you give him worded praise and heartfelt worship, you are entering a realm of Holy Places and Holy Things. Why do you think the Book of Revelation has so many saints of the past praising, singing, worshipping, and eternally joyful in their behavior in heaven? Read the last few chapters of Revelation. This will cause you to stand up in honor to your Father, the Son Jesus, and the wonderful Holy Spirit. There are some who say, "Our tradition does not have us lifting our hands and praising and worshipping God! Who says that your tradition is perfect? If it is done in the Bible, then it should be good enough for you. Isn't that true? Satan knows that if he can keep you concentrating on your problems and fears, he will prevent you from focusing on the great majesty of your God! The Bible says, "You (God) are enthroned in the praises of Israel!" (Psalm 22:3 NKJV) What does that mean? It means that God makes himself at home and fully lives in the praises of Israel (His beloved children). Who are His beloved children--- you are His children much loved and cherished by Him? Some would say, "Is God self-centered in that He wants glory and praise?" Good question! Of course not! Your Father simply knows that for you to immerse yourself in His praises and worship to Him means that you will enter a Holy Place which is reserved only for the redeemed of the earth--- again that’s you that He is talking about! So, what are you going to do? Remain traditional (oops! did God just see a former Presbyterian believer in heaven with her hands raised in highest praise)! Could have been a mistake! I don’t think so!! When you get to heaven with the rest of the blood washed Saints of God, it will be simpler to fit in there if you begin now to worship, shout, and praise Him with the rest of the heavenly group!

Prayer

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Father, I know that you do not want me to be an uncontrolled fanatic. However, I don't think I am in any danger of becoming one if I sincerely offer to you praise, worship and thanksgiving for your mighty gift of salvation through Jesus Christ my Lord, amen!