Saturday, April 02, 2011

PRAISE REVOLUTION: ENTHRONE

"But You Are Holy,
Enthroned In The Praises Of Israel"
Psalm 22:3

Another important principle in praise is the enthroning principle. The Lord inhabits, or dwells in; or is enthroned upon our praise.

In other words, our praises become a throne for our King. All the authority and majesty of the King is present in our most humble offerings. When we stop to think about that, it is awesome! He could choose to sit on some glorious planet somewhere that He created just for Himself - with sights and sounds that far exceed aything we could ever imagine. Instead, He is seated with us as we minister praises before Him. He has chosen us. We are the objects of His longing. We are His preferred dwelling place. When we praise Him, we become the sweetest and most desirable place for the Lord to dwell.

As we worship, we can sing praises over nations, cities and governments. We have the royal authority to proclaim God's dominion and kingdom in places far and near simply by lifting our voice and giving glory and honor to our King. He Who is enthroned in our praise will make Himself known through us. His glory will fill the earth as His glory fills and flows through the proclaim praisers.

PRAISE HIM FOR HIS ROYAL THRONE

Psalm 93:2 - Praise Him for His throne is established from time immemorial
Psalm 22:3 - Praise Him for He is enthroned in the praises of His people
Revelation 5:13 - Praise Him for He is enthroned in heaven (Psalm 11:4)
Psalm 9:4 & 7 - Praise Him for He judges from His throne
Isaiah 6:1 - Praise Him for His throne is high and lifted up
Matthew 25:31 - Praise Him for His throne is filled with glory
Hebrews 1:8 - Praise Him for His throne is forever and ever
Psalm 89:14 - Praise Him for His throne is founded on righteousness and justice (Psalm 97:2)
Isaiah 16:5 - Praise Him for His throne is established on mercy
Daniel 7:9 - Praise Him for His throne is a fiery flame
Revelation 4:3 - Praise Him for His throne is surrounded by rainbow
Revelation 4:5 - Praise Him for His throne is surrounded by lightning, thunder and voices
Revelation 5:11 & 12 - Praise Him for His throne is surrounded by a hundred million worshiping angels - plus thousands upon thousands
Isaiah 40:22 - Praise Him for He sits enthroned on the circle of the earth
(an extract from: Praise Him by Vivien Hibbert)

1 comment:

David Honkanen said...

In the midst of God's throne is His angels, the prayers of saints, His anointing. Praise definitely brings us in good company. Thanks for this devotion.