BIRTHING ALL-ENCOMPASSING PRAISE THAT CELEBRATES GOD

Praise is instinctive. [Leah] conceived yet again, had a son and said, “This time I will praise Adonai;” therefore she named him Y’hudah [praise],” Gen. 29:35 (CJB). Praise reproduces kings. “Judah, thou art he whom thy brethren shall praise: thy hand shall be in the neck of thine enemies; thy father’s children shall bow down before thee. Judah is a lion’s whelp: from the prey, my son, thou art gone up: he stooped down, he couched as a lion, and as an old lion; who shall rouse him up? The sceptre shall not depart from Judah, nor a lawgiver from between his feet, until Shiloh come; and unto him shall the gathering of the people be. Binding his foal unto the vine, and his ass’s colt unto the choice vine; he washed his garments in wine, and his clothes in the blood of grapes: His eyes shall be red with wine, and his teeth white with milk,” Gen. 49:8-12 (KJV). Praise secures God’s help. “And this is the blessing of Judah: and he said, Hear, Lord, the voice of Judah, and bring him unto his people: let his hands be sufficient for him; and be Thou an help to him from his enemies,” Deut. 33:7 (KJV). Praise crowns God as King. “But you are Holy, enthroned on the praises of Israel. Our fathers trusted in you; they trusted, and you rescued them,” Ps. 22:3 (CSB). Praise occupies an unfair advantage in battle. “Praise the Eternal! Write new songs; sing them to Him with all your might! Gather with His faithful followers in joyful praise; Let all of Israel celebrate their Maker, their God, their friend; let the children of Zion find great joy in their true King. So let the music begin; praise His name—dance and sing to the rhythm of the tambourine, and to the tune of the harp. For the Eternal is listening, and nothing pleases Him more than His people; He raises up the poor and endows them with His salvation. Let His faithful followers erupt in praise, singing triumphantly wherever they are, even as they lie down for sleep in the evening. With the name of God and praise in their mouths, with a two-edged sword in their hands, Let them take revenge on all nations who deny God. Let them punish the peoples. Kings and nobles will be locked up and their freedom will be bound in iron shackles. This judgment against them, decreed by a holy God, will be carried out. It’s an honor for all His faithful followers to serve Him. Praise the Eternal!” Ps. 149 (VOICE). Praise remains undetected in the voice of the unexpected. “With praises from children and from tiny infants, you have built a fortress. It makes your enemies silent, and all who turn against you are left speechless,” Ps. 8:2 (CEV). Praise conquers all enemies. “A household full of children will not bring shame on your name but victory when you face your enemies, for your offspring will have influence and honor to prevail on your behalf!” Ps. 127:3-5 (TPT).

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