A little creation 101. Genesis tells us the story of the creation how God formed the Heaven & the Earth. He created the waters and the land, He created lights in the sky to divide night from day. God created every living being, and crawling things in the sea and on the dry land. He created every plant and tree every flower .
In verse 26 God said, "Let us make man in our image, after our likeness ; 27 So God created man in his own image, in the image of God created he him, male and female created he them."
God loved his creations said it was good…..
trees/flowers/ animals can reproduce
But when it came to man: special ingredients he used
Innate qualities he did not give to any of his other creations( and he could have)
Genesis 2:7 And the Lord God formed man of the dust of the ground and breathed life and man became a living soul.
Spirit, Soul & Body- mind emotion
Now Fido our beloved pet,
Dogs have eyes, yet they can’t read the word of God
They have mouths yet they can’t sing the songs of Zion or use them to give God thanks -- limited communication……
He gave us instruments of Praise,
God expects us to praise, love and worship him…..
He even made us Instruments of praise.
God created us for himself- He wants us to choose to love him and live for him even to hate what he hates (sin), the only thing he hates.
Psalms 103:4
When we come together corporately it is our reasonable service as believers to Construct a Throne for the King of Glory to come in and we can feel his presence. Who is the King of Glory the Lord God mighty in Battle. We have many wars that we have to fight every day of our lives and we need the King that reminds us the battle is not ours but it is The Lords
Parenting101-Spouses need audible praise
Death & Life are in the Power of the Tongue. Proverbs 18-21
Matt 12:37 For by your words you will be justified and acquitted and by your words you will be sentenced and condemned
Saturate the atmosphere
Teach non-believers how to behave in the presence of the Life- Giving, Life changing King!!
SACRIFICE OF PRAISE Is scriptural
- Psalm 27:6 - And now shall my head be lifted up above my enemies round about me in his tent will I offer sacrifices and shouting of joy. I will sing yes I will sing praises to the Lord
- Psalm 54:6 - With a freewill offering I will sacrifice to you I will give thanks and praise to your name O Lord for it is good!!
- Jeremiah 17:26 - And they shall come from the cities of Judah,& from places above Jerusalem &from the plain & from the mountains& from the south bringing burnt offerings,& meat offerings and sacrifices and incense & bringing sacrifices of praise unto the House of the Lord
- Jeremiah 33:11-10 - There shall be heard in this place the voice of Joy and the voice of gladness that says Praise the Lord for the Lord is good and his mercy endureth forever and of them that shall bring the sacrifice of Praise in to the house of the Lord.
- Hebrews 13:15 - Through Him therefore let us constantly and at all times offer up to God a sacrifice of praise, which is the fruit of lips that thankfully acknowledge and confess and glorify His NAME
- Psalm 34:1-3 - I will bless the Lord at all times his praises shall continually be in my mouth. My soul shall make her boast in the Lord the shall hear of and be glad. O magnify the Lord with me and let us exalt his name together.
We give honor to whom honor is due:
- In the army-beat your face!!!
- Queen of England
- Pope…kiss his ring
- Sports Enthusiasts
And yet u wont honor Me…
Sacrifice- Old testament law required animal, grain, incense they did it out of obedience and to atone for sin and to gain favor
Samuel 7:9-10 - The sacrifice and the audible response got the desired results
Heart felt thing - Psalm 51:10 Create in me a clean heart
Abundance of the heart the mouth speaks
2nd Samuel 6:14 - King David danced- The ark represented the Presence of the Lord. Once David found out that Obed-Edoms house was blessed because of the ark David danced before the Lord with all of his might, clad in a linen ephod( a priests upper garment)..He took off his robe to dance and praise God with his whole body!!
Psalm 66:15-20
Luke19:40.…..Stones would cry out In vs. 37 The people were praising God and rejoicing with a loud voice for all the mighty works they had seen them do. Pharisee want Jesus to silence these folks, Jesus said if they don’t praise..
Benefits for you
In the old testament Reflect on Joshua and the wall of Jericho
Joshua 6:16-20
What do you think that God had the people shout.
A Jubilant Dance…Praise God with Whole Body…
Weapons of warfare not carnal but mighty----praise is a weapon
Acts 16:20-25-31
Isaiah 61-3 For the spirit of heaviness put on the Garment of Praise.
What is your Song at midnight, in the midst of depression?
That is what we are supposed to do, but often times we….
- God, I don’t even feel like going to church today……..headache
- A little gas (so high) work next week………
- I would stand but my feet hurt……..
- But I’ve got an ingrown toenail……
- My knee hurts arthritis……
- I didn’t sleep well……..
Well look at you , you made your way into the house of the Lord
But you won’t sing the songs of zion….
You wont, reverence me and stand in my presence…..
You certainly wont lift your hands as a sign of praising me in acknowledging that I am higher than you….
I really shouldn’t expect you to prostrate myself in your presence…
But I sacrificed the ultimate for you I gave you my SON!!
Somebody is going to offer him the sacrifice of praise
Word not return void Isaiah 55:11
We Praise God for His Power, His Wisdom, His Blessings and the Liberation of his people…. For Salvation…..
God created us for him…free will…. Choose to Love him with your whole heart…..
Open your mouths and bless the Lord As you offer him the Sacrifice of Praise
Jude 24-25 Now unto Him that is able to keep you from falling and to present you faultless before the presence of his glory with exceeding joy. To the only wise God our Saviour be glory and majesty dominion and power, both now and ever.amen
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