Topic: God Needs Your Praises [Tuesday September 8, 2015]
Text: Psalms 76:1-12
Key Verse: “Vow, and pay unto the LORD your God: let all that be round about him bring presents unto him that ought to be feared” (Psalms 76:11).
I n her book titled, “Only One Year,” Stalin’s daughter, Svetlana Alliluyeva, recounted the experiences that led her from the emptiness of atheism in Russia to faith and freedom in America.
In her thirty-fifth year, she became aware of God’s presence and joy filled her soul to the brim. Svetlana, therefore, wrote: “I looked for the words that could express this new sensation, and found it in the Psalms of David. Nowhere have I found words more powerful than those in the Psalms. Their fervid poetry cleanses one, gives one strength, brings hope in moments of darkness, makes one look critically into oneself, convicts oneself, and washes one’s heart clean with one’s own tears. It is the ever-burning fire of love, of gratitude, humility, and praise.”
The text expresses appreciation to God for defeating the enemies of the Israelites and granting them deliverance. Sennacherib, king of Assyria, had been a thorn in their flesh. He had attacked Judah but lost the war because God fought for His people; many of his soldiers died in the battle. The psalmist appreciates God’s efforts to save the Israelites and did not allow the enemy to destroy Jerusalem where they had the temple for worship. God broke the enemy’s weapons of war.
Today, God still fights for His people. Satan may attempt to contest the purpose and plan of God for our lives; the good news is that God is always available to surmount all satanic assaults against us. He will avenge the enemy on our behalf and will not allow them put His children to shame. He will always give us occasion to appreciate Him. If you check your life, you will discover why you need to praise the Lord always. He has fought many battles on your behalf and will continue to fight for you. Praise the Lord!
Thought for the day: Praises move the hand of God. Therefore, appreciate Him
Bible Reading in one Year: Praises move the hand of God. Therefore, appreciate Him
DCLM Daily Manna was written by Pastor William Folorunso Kumuyi; is the founder and General Superintendent of the Deeper Life Bible Church situated at KM 42 on the busy Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, Nigeria.
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