A Week of Worship and Thanksgiving預覽

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Let the high praises of God be in their mouth,
And a two-edged sword in their hand, - Psalm 149:6

Let’s be reminded that worship is often warfare.

When we worship, breakthrough occurs in the heavenly realm that can miraculously change circumstances in our physical realm. Yes, worship can do this. There are just too many Bible stories that record this and too many life experiences to discount it.

Our enemy, the devil, and his demons can’t stand it when we worship. Thanksgiving and praise are genuinely the worst sounds in their ears, sending them running. Psalm 149 further tells us that the demonic are bound up.

In addition, when we get our eyes off our circumstances and turn them to the One Who is Almighty and reigns supreme, our situations appear minuscule in His hand. Worship aligns our hearts with His heart to hear His battle commands for us. Worship humbles us to know that only He can fight on our behalf. And worship positions us to win the battle of whatever we are facing.

• Instead of getting angry, worship.
• Instead of allowing anxiety to rule, praise.
• Instead of succumbing to self-pity, lift the One Who uplifts you.

No, we don’t worship and offer thanksgiving to get something from God. Nevertheless, when we genuinely worship the King of Kings and Lord of Lords, fears cease, the enemy falters, Jesus is glorified, and His presence transforms us.

So, instead of contacting someone else, go to the throne room for whatever you are facing right now. Remember who God is, and lift your praise. Stay until you have touched heaven. Ask for scripture to strengthen you, then see what He does next. Because truly–worship is warfare.

How were you challenged or encouraged that worship is an element of spiritual warfare?