Praise is what I do!

Happy Sunday!

Psalm 8:2 says, "Out of the mouth of babes and sucklings hast thou ordained strength because of thine enemies, that thou mightest still the enemy and the avenger."(KJV).    Today's Children's Church lesson was about Praise & Worship.   The purpose was to encourage the children to praise and worship God regularly.  This scripture promises that praise and worship stills or silences the enemy!  Our enemy loves to talk, and he loves to lie.   When we praise and worship we stop his strategies against us.  It was a great lesson, and so much fun.  We did our own version of "Name That Tune".  

There are songs that focus on complimenting God, and there are other songs that make us feel good, and give us hope.  So often, all songs that are considered "church songs" are considered to be Praise & Worship songs, but this is far from true.  If the focus is not on complimenting God, its just a good song.

Dr. Matthew L. Stevenson III preached about Praise & Strength today.  It's so awesome when confirmation comes from so many directions!  Genesis 43:8 says, "And Judah said unto Israel his father, Send the lad with me, and we will arise and go; that we may live, and not die, both we, and thou, and also our little ones."(KJV).  The sons of Israel had gone to Egypt for food.  They met their brother Joseph, but had no idea who he was.  He told them not to return until they had their younger brother with them.  Of course, their father was still grieving over the loss of Joseph, and didn't trust the other sons to bring Benjamin back to safely.  Reuben begged him to let him go.  But Jacob refused.  Later as the supplies were running out Judah asked for permission to go back to Egypt and take Benjamin.  His Father agreed.

What made this time different?  Judah's name means Praise, and Benjamin's name means Strength.  When we praise we are strengthened.  Israel could trust Judah, and it all worked out for their good.  Whatever the circumstance Praise & Worship is the answer.  What's your favorite Praise & Worship song?

Love and prayers, Cynthia