WHY PRAISE HIM? – Sunday November 5th 2017
Memorise: Who satisfieth thy mouth with good things; so that thy youth is renewed like the eagle’s. Psalm 103:5
103:1 Bless the Lord, O my soul: and all that is within me, bless his holy name.
103:2 Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits:
103:3 Who forgiveth all thine iniquities; who healeth all thy diseases;
103:4 Who redeemeth thy life from destruction; who crowneth thee with lovingkindness and tender mercies;
103:5 Who satisfieth thy mouth with good things; so that thy youth is renewed like the eagle's.
103:6 The Lord executeth righteousness and judgment for all that are oppressed.
103:7 He made known his ways unto Moses, his acts unto the children of Israel.
103:8 The Lord is merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and plenteous in mercy.
MESSAGE:
Anytime
you find it difficult to worship God, just know that pride might be
creeping into your heart. If pride finds a place in your heart, God will
begin to resist you from that moment (James 4:6). May God not resist you! Some people have become too big to dance for the King of kings in public. Be warned! 1st Peter 2:9
says we were created, chosen and called to praise God, and so, anything
that tries to hinder you from praising God must be avoided like a
plague. However, why should you be grateful to this God? Why should you
thank and praise Him? Our Bible reading gives some reasons. Open Heaven 5 November 2017: Sunday daily devotional by Pastor E. A. Adeboye –Why Praise Him? The first reason is for the salvation of your soul (Revelation 1:5-6).
When the blood of goats and that of other animals could not wash away
our sins, God had to send His Son Jesus Christ to shed His Blood for
that purpose (Hebrews 10:4).
How much did you pay for the Blood of Jesus to wash away your sins? How
much have you also paid to receive cleansing by the same Blood,
whenever you fall into sin? If Christ had not offered His Blood, there
would not have been one soul saved in all of the earth! So what do you
do about this? Be thankful for the Blood of Jesus!
Similarly, you ought to be grateful for your deliverance. Concerning this, Hebrew 2:14-15 says,
“Forasmuch
then as the children are partakers of flesh and blood, he also himself
likewise took part of the same; that through death he might destroy him
that had the power of death, that is, the devil; And deliver them who
through fear of death were all their lifetime subject to bondage.”
Action Point:
Today, use every opportunity you have to just praise, thank, adore and worship the Lord.
Open
Heavens Daily Devotional Lessons was written by Pastor E.A. Adeboye,
the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, one of the
largest evangelical Church in the world and also the President of
Christ the Redeemer's Ministries.
iOpenHeavens is the electronic version of the Hard Copy.
iOpenHeavens is the electronic version of the Hard Copy.
hymn 2
Verse 1:
What a Friend we have in Jesus,
All our sins and griefs to bear!
What a privilege to carry
Everything to God in prayer!
O what peace we often forfeit,
O what needless pain we bear,
All because we do not carry
Everything to God in prayer!
What a Friend we have in Jesus,
All our sins and griefs to bear!
What a privilege to carry
Everything to God in prayer!
O what peace we often forfeit,
O what needless pain we bear,
All because we do not carry
Everything to God in prayer!
Verse 2:
Have we trials and temptations?
Is there trouble anywhere?
We should never be discouraged,
Take it to the Lord in prayer.
Can we find a friend so faithful
Who will all our sorrows share?
Jesus knows our every weakness,
Take it to the Lord in prayer.
Have we trials and temptations?
Is there trouble anywhere?
We should never be discouraged,
Take it to the Lord in prayer.
Can we find a friend so faithful
Who will all our sorrows share?
Jesus knows our every weakness,
Take it to the Lord in prayer.
Are we weak and heavy-laden,
Cumbered with a load of care?
Precious Savior, still our refuge,
Take it to the Lord in prayer;
Do thy friends despise, forsake thee?
Take it to the Lord in prayer;
In His arms He’ll take and shield thee,
Thou wilt find a solace there.
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