TODAY’S SCRITPURE:

“For you are great, and do wondrous things; You alone are God.” (Psalm 86:10)

Praise the Lord!

The Bible says in Psalm 111:10, “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; a good understanding have all they that do his commandments; his praise endureth forever.”  The last phrase in verse 10 says, “His praise endureth forever.”  Praise is to speak and declare the Word of the Lord in every situation.

True praise is when you give yourself completely over to Him.  You can claim such wisdom through an intimate relationship with God’s Son, Jesus Christ.  He is the channel through which wisdom comes.  In 1 Corinthians 1:30 the scripture says, “But of Him are ye in Christ Jesus, who of God is made unto wisdom, and righteousness, and sanctification, and redemption.”  This scripture indicates that when you know the Son of God you can possess the wisdom of God.  Wisdom is found when you begin to praise God for who He is.  By giving Him praise it reflects that He is your source.

Today if you find yourself going through a difficult time, I encourage you to change your focus by lifting up God’s name in praise.  His presence will eclipse any circumstance that you are facing and remind you that He is God and He is working on your behalf.

TODAY’S QUOTE:

“Who indeed deserves our praise but the God who originated every good and perfect gift.”  —Philip Yancey