The word Judah means praise. Praise is a sanctuary. Praise isn't just something we do. It isn't just words that we speak. It isn't just something verbalized. It is a "place". Our praise provides a place for the Lord. The Bible tells us that He inhabits the praises of Israel. (Psalm 22:3) Your praises form a place for the Lord to come and inhabit.
The Psalmist said that he would bless the Lord at all times; the praise of the Lord would continually be in his mouth. When? When things were going well? When things were perfect? When he was at peace? No, not only in the good times of life, but at all times-- including the bad times.
When you are going through trials, problems, temptations and difficulties, the enemy of your soul wants to steal, kill and destroy you. He wants to steal your praise. He wants to stop you from praising the Lord. He wants to get you to murmur, complain, be negative, and speak words of fear and defeat. He knows that your praise will bring the Lord's presence closer so much so that He will dwell in the midst of those praises.
It is easy when things are going badly to withhold our praise. Praise is the last thing we want to do. But it is the greatest thing we can do. It will cause the enemy to flee. It will hold back the destruction. It will calm the storm. It will settle the anxious heart. It will lift the heavy burden. It will cause the dark clouds to roll back. It will bring peace because it brings the Prince of Peace near to you.
So don't let your circumstances cause you to withhold praise from the Lord. It is the most important thing you can do. Don't look at the situation but look at the One who can make the situation work together for your good. It may not be easy to praise Him in the storm, but it is necessary if you are going to make it through the storm. Praise is a sacrifice. You are going to have to press on and do it by faith--not feelings. Praise Him even if you don't feel like it.
Have a great day. Praise is a place that we prepare for the Lord to inhabit.
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Coffee Break is a morning devotional written by Lorraine Ezell
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