1Samuel16:23 WheneverthespiritfromGodcameuponSaul,Davidwouldtakehisharp and play. Then relief could come to Saul; he would feel better, and the evil spirit would leave him. ♬ Hymn for scheduled worship: Korean/English Hymnal #321 My Life, My Love I Give to Thee (#351 in previous version) It is said that more than 70% of what we hear is music. To that extent, music plays a very large part in our lives and also exerts considerable influence upon our unconscious state of mind. Our hearts grow dark when we listen to pessimistic or depressing music; when we listen to bright, vibrant music, our mood is improved. If we listen to and sing praises to God, our thoughts and mind find peace, and our souls grow. When David praised God, the forces of darkness crumbled and the kingdom of God was established. What are the answers that we receive through praise?
1. When we give glory to God, our nature changes When David gave praise to God, thanksgiving was restored, and his praise was connected to prayer. Through praise, David’s life became Gospel-centered, and he was able to overcome unbelief. Also, when he praised using God’s Word, he deeply meditated on the Word. Praise and his skill were also connected to equip David with a sense of specialty. Through the praise that he began when he was just a lowly shepherd, David’s entire life was completely transformed. This is because he was able to acquire the nature of the Gospel that the Word speaks about through praise.
2. God prepares all things when we praise God gave everything to the shepherd David. When David praised, the Spirit of God came upon him, 1 Samuel 16:13 and even in the midst of crises and hardships, God’s power was testified through David.1 Samuel 17:1~47 God has a special plan for His believers who praise Him, and He leads them. In addition, when we praise and meditate on God’s Word, we come to possess the mystery to discover God’s plan and overcome the problems that we see before us.
3. We gain spiritual strength T here is a spiritual mystery within praise. The Bible says that God dwells within our praises.Psalm 22:3 Satan was originally an angel who was in charge of praise, and for this reason, even now, he leads people towards destruction through music. The way to overcome this power of Satan is praise, and when we praise, we will gain the spiritual strength to win the spiritual fight. When David praised God, the evil spirits that were bothering Saul left him.1 Samuel 16:23 When we restore praise, we will gain the strength to overcome the world.
Forum Topic When we begin praise, the unbelief in us will break down and we will enjoy spiritual strength. As a result, we will come to have a nature of the Gospel. Meditate on the prepared blessings and answers that are inside of praise and give glory unto God. Choose a praise to meditate on today.
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