We all like to feel good all the days of our lives. It is my prayer that you will always feel good in Jesus name. Wait a moment, the realities of life and the truth in the Scripture show us that difficult times are with us here. However we are charged to praise the Lord at all times. This is not because we are feeling good alone. We are commanded to praise God in all situations.
Let us consider some reasons why we should give praise to God:
Our Salvation by Grace: In the Gospel according to Luke, the Bible says, “The seventy-two returned with joy and said, "Lord, even the demons submit to us in your name." He replied, "I saw Satan fall like lightning from heaven. I have given you authority to trample on snakes and scorpions and to overcome all the power of the enemy; nothing will harm you. However, do not rejoice that the spirits submit to you, but rejoice that your names are written in heaven." At that time Jesus, full of joy through the Holy Spirit, said, "I praise you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because you have hidden these things from the wise and learned, and revealed them to little children. Yes, Father, for this was your good pleasure.” This is what give birth to our relationship with God. 1John 3: 1-3; Gal 4: 4-6; 2Cor. 6: 17-18
Our Protection: Considering Jesus response to the report of the disciples, He said, "I saw Satan fall like lightning from heaven." Children of God, you are protected against the works of Satan. The whole world is not safe except the Lord's grace preserving us. Apostle John says, “We know that we are children of God, and that the whole world is under the control of the evil one.” 1John 5: 19; Psalm 127: 1 It is the grace of God upon our lives. Many are they who prayed and worshipped God more than we do yet they were not given the kind of opportunities we are enjoying today. Therefore we must praise the Lord. Look at where you have gone through, yet you were not consumed. “He stilled the storm to a whisper; the waves of the sea were hushed. They were glad when it grew calm, and he guided them to their desired haven. Let them give thanks to the Lord for his unfailing love and his wonderful deeds for men. Let them exalt him in the assembly of the people and praise him in the council of the elders.”
Our Provisions: We need to praise God for our daily provisions. Jesus in His response further said, “I have given you authority to trample on snakes and scorpions and to overcome all the power of the enemy; nothing will harm you.” This means, all we need to be fulfilled is already deposited in every child of God. Hunger and lacks, and ailments are like the sting of scorpion. Jesus has given us authority to put under feet. The ability to overcome the works of the serpent is available to us. We are not just given wealth but power to produce wealth and fulfill our kingdom assignments. Psalm 23: 1-6; Deuteronomy 8: 18; Psalm 128: 2; Matthew 6: 33.
All these and many are reasons for us to keep praising the Lord. In doing this, we must belong to the family of God. The blessings are meant for the children of God. If you are not one of us, you will be experiencing just crubs of what the people of God are enjoying. ‘Olorun mi ga, emi na a ga olowo ni jesu, emi na a lowo; Olorun mi ga, emi na a ga Olowo ni Jesu emi na a lowo’
Remain blessed in Jesus name.
27/7/2014
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