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WHAT IS PRAISE (3)

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Monday June 5, 2023

WHAT IS PRAISE (3)

O come, let us worship and bow down: let us kneel before the Lord our maker.
Psalms 95:6 (KJV)

We shall be concluding our discuss on the seven Hebrew words that define praise. We have seen Towdah, Yadah, Halal, Shabach and Zamar in the preceding days. Let’s continue with the sixth.

6. Barak (Strong’s, H1288; Vine’s, “To Bless”), the sixth dimension of praise, is a primitive root meaning, “to kneel, to bless Yahweh as an act of adoration, to salute.” (Psalms 95:6). This is often the response of the human spirit to the presence of Yahweh during praise and worship. While barak is often translated to “bless,” particularly in the King James Version (see Genesis 9:26; Deuteronomy 1:11; Jeremiah 4:2), other English translations use “praise” (see Genesis 24:48; Joshua 22:33; 1 Samuel 25:32; 1 Kings 10:9; Psalms 41:13) when referring to people blessing Yahweh, and “congratulate” (see 1 Kings 1:47) and “thank” (see Deuteronomy 24:13) when referring to people blessing people. Barak is also used to refer to Yahweh’s blessing on human beings (see Genesis 1:22; 9:1; Deuteronomy 12:7; Psalms 45:2) and the things they do and need (see Exodus 23:25; Deuteronomy 16:15), and of the blessings given by the priests in Yahweh’s name (see Deuteronomy 21:5). In a somewhat interesting counterpoint, barak is also used to refer to blasphemy or cursing against Yahweh (see 1 Kings 21:10,13; Job 1:5).

WHAT IS PRAISE (2)

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Sunday June 4, 2023

WHAT IS PRAISE (2)

Praise ye the Lord. Praise God in his sanctuary: praise him in the firmament of his power.
Psalms 150:1 (KJV)

We continue from yesterday and we are beginning today from the third Hebrew word for praise and the third dimension.

3. Halal (Strong’s, H1984; Vine’s, “To Praise”), the third dimension of praise, is derived from a primitive root that means, among other things, “to be clear,” “to shine,” “to make a show,” “to boast,” “to be (clamorously) foolish,” “to rave.” It suggests a sense of foolishness or abandonment in praise. Therefore, some people won’t praise Yahweh with halal because they are too dignified. They refuse to look even a little bit foolish in their celebration of Yahweh. Whenever I think of halal, II Samuel 6:21-22 comes to mind. David said “… therefore, will I play before the Lord.” “and I will yet be more vile than thus, and will be base in mine own sight …” Wow! This is halal in demonstration. It means to play before the Lord, to be clamorously foolish in giving adoration; to be vile and base in one’s sight just to show Yahweh how much one loves Him. In the Scriptures, in addition to “praise,” halal is translated as “commend” (see Genesis 12:15; Proverbs 12:8), “boast” (see 1 Kings 20:11; Psalms 10:3; 34:2; 97:7), “celebrate” (see Isaiah 38:18), “glory” (see 1 Chronicles 16:10; Psalms 105:3; Isaiah 41:16), “exult” (see Isaiah 45:25), “sing praises” (see 2 Chronicles 23:13), and “shine” (see Job 31:26; 41:18). Since halal is also translated “insane” (see 1 Samuel 21:13), or “fools” and “foolish” (see Job 12:17; Psalms 5:5; 73:3; Ecclesiastes 2:2). Found in the Old Testament more than 160 times, halal may also be used in the praise of people, but the more common usage is in praise of Yahweh—hence, the word Halleluyah, a Hebrew word from the same root, which is usually translated “Praise the LORD!”

WHAT IS PRAISE (1)

#WordForTodayDevotional Saturday June 3, 2023 WHAT IS PRAISE? (1) Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise: be thankful unto him, and bless his name.Psalms 100:4 [KJV] If man was formed to praise Yahweh, then it is of utmost importance to understand what praise is. Webster’s dictionary defines praise as “an …

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PROPHETIC FOCUS FOR JUNE 2023

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Thursday June1, 2023

PROPHETIC FOCUS FOR JUNE 2023

In God will I praise his word: in the Lord will I praise his word.
Psalms 57:10 [KJV]

Beloved, it is with joy and gratitude to our Lord and Master Yahushua HaMashiach and our beloved Heavenly Father that I welcome you to the month of June 2023. It is already the sixth month just like that in this awesome year that we are seeing the manifestations of the Dependable Yahweh. It is my faith that you are enjoying the best of Yahweh. Whatever your situation is today, there is hope for you because you are still alive “for a living dog is better than a dead lion.” (see Ecclesiastes 9:4). In the month of May, we saw that the Word is Yahweh’s medium of building us up and qualifying us to access our inheritance. The Truth is that without being built up by the Word, you cannot access your inheritance in Him. Galatians 4:1-3 shows us that. We believe that you have received a fresh baptism of passion for the Word having been equipped with all the necessary knowledge on how to maximize your relationship with the Word. Remember that it is “whoso looketh into the perfect law of liberty, and continueth therein, he being not a forgetful hearer, but a doer of the work, this man shall be blessed in his deed.” (James 1:25). So, go ahead and start doing what you have heard and been taught.

THANKFUL FOR MAY 2023

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Wednesday MAY 31, 2023

THANKFUL FOR MAY 2023

In God will I praise his word: in the Lord will I praise his word.
Psalms 56:10 [KJV]

The Lord and His Word are the same. For us to come into His presence, the divine protocol is to enter with thanksgiving (see Psalms 100:4). You cannot enjoy the Word from the outer court. It is the Spirit that teaches us the Word. You must come into His presence first and that entails having a thankful/grateful heart. Maybe this is the link that is missing in the lives of so many students of the Word. Thanksgiving and praise is the way to enter into the presence of the Lord. Also it takes thanksgiving and praise to access revelation from the Word because you are only inside the court by thanksgiving and praise. Mark 4:11 says, ‘And he said unto them, Unto you it is given to know the mystery of the kingdom of God: but unto them that are without, all these things are done in parables:’ You are within the court by thanksgiving and praise. No matter how in a hurry you are to read or study, close your eyes and thank the Lord for the privilege to have His Word and to read it.

THANKFUL FOR APRIL 2023

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Sunday April 30, 2023

THANKFUL FOR APRIL 2023

Continue in prayer, and watch in the same with thanksgiving;
Colossians 4:2 [KJV]

Here at #WordForTodayDevotional, we devote the last day of every month as our thanksgiving day where we celebrate the grace of Yahweh that has seen us through the month. We do not take for granted the mercies of the Lord from the first of the month to today the thirtieth. What is thanksgiving and what does it hold for the believer especially in ensuring success in soul-winning? First of all, we are appreciating Yahweh for the privilege of salvation. The greatest thing that can happen to man in this side of eternity is salvation. To be saved is the greatest mercy we can receive from the Lord and for that we owe Him thanks. Come to think of it, without salvation where would you be today? If the author is to be alive today without salvation, then his life would have been such that he cannot be proud of. But see what the Lord has done that today we are saved, and sent as instrument to save others. Father, we thank You for the privilege of salvation. We are enjoying good health, providence, supernatural supplies and preservation all because of salvation. We are living in zero fear, praising the Lord all the way just because we are saved. We cannot appreciate you enough for this wonderful miracle of salvation.

THANKFUL FOR MARCH 2023

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Friday March 31, 2023

THANKFUL FOR MARCH 2023

Rooted and built up in him, and stablished in the faith, as ye have been taught, abounding therein with thanksgiving.
Colossians 2:7 [KJV]

Today is the end of March 2023. From the 1st of March till today, we have seen the goodness and mercies of the Lord in all ramifications of our lives and for that we are most grateful to the Lord Yahweh. We have come today to thank Him for the success of the month of March. In case, you cannot see anything to thank Yahweh for – I know such a person will not be reading this now; let me remind you that not all that saw 1st of March 2023 are alive today to see the 31st of March 2023. It is of the Lord’s mercies that we are not consumed (see Lamentations 3:22). We owe Him thanks today. For the victories of faith in the month of March, we owe Elohim thanks. Also, our attitude of thanksgiving determines, what the next month will be for us. Let us explore more on the benefits of thanksgiving.

FAITH ENHANCERS (3): NO ALTERNATIVES

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Saturday March 25, 2023

FAITH ENHANCERS (3): NO ALTERNATIVES

My soul, wait thou only upon God; for my expectation is from him.
Psalms 62:5 (KJV)

When it stops being Yahweh only, your expectation will be frustrated. Why? Because Isaiah 42:8 says, “I am the Lord; that is my name: and my glory will I not give to another, neither my praise to graven images.” Except you let Him have it all, He’s not interested at all! Anything you desire, and for which you have an alternative source, makes Yahweh withdraw. He is a jealous Yahweh! He withdraws when anybody comes on the scene to help Him. So, He warns us in Exodus 20:4-5, “Thou shalt not make unto thee any grave image, or any likeness of any thing that is in heaven above, or that is in the earth beneath, or that is in the water under the earth. Thou shalt not bow down thyself to them, nor serve them: for I the Lord thy God am a jealous God, visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon the children unto the third and fourth generation of them that hate me.” Graven images represent personalities, certificates, self, etc. Every time it stops being Yahweh alone, you have missed it.

THANKFUL FOR FEBRUARY 2023

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Tuesday FEBRUARY 28, 2023

THANKFUL FOR FEBRUARY 2023

Rooted and built up in him, and stablished in the faith, as ye have been taught, abounding therein with thanksgiving.
Colossians 2:7 [KJV]

Here at #WordForTodayDevotional, we devote the last day of every month as our thanksgiving day where we celebrate the grace of Yahweh that has seen us through the month. We do not take for granted the mercies of the Lord from the first of the month to today the last day. It has been a torrent of the word on Love and we owe the Lord thanks. We have returned today to thank Him for the success of the month of FEBRUARY 2023. In case, you cannot see anything to thank Yahweh for – I know such a person will not be reading this now; let me remind you that not all that saw 1st of FEBRUARY 2023 are alive today to see the 28th of FEBRUARY 2023. It is of the Lord’s mercies that we are not consumed (see Lamentations 3:22). We owe Him thanks today. Also, our attitude of thanksgiving determines, what the next month will be for us. Let us explore more on the benefits of thanksgiving.

THANKFUL FOR JANUARY 2023

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Tuesday January 31, 2023

THANKFUL FOR JANUARY 2023

Continue in prayer, and watch in the same with thanksgiving;
Colossians 4:2 [KJV]

Thanksgiving is a universal application if there is going to be a response from Yahweh. In the first place, you cannot enter into Yahweh’s presence without thanksgiving. Psalms 100:4 says, ‘Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise: be thankful unto him, and bless his name.’ No matter the urgency of your case, you cannot secure attention until you come into Yahweh’s presence and you cannot be admitted into that hollowed court without coming with an overflow of thanksgiving. This is the protocol of the Kingdom and our King Father. Learn to overflow with thanksgiving, it turns your heavenly Father on at your presence. And listen, until you thank Yahweh for the last, you do not qualify for the next. Until you thank Adonai for the seen, you cannot receive the coming or expected. Thanksgiving is one of the prayer protocols and living protocol in this kingdom. You must learn and perfect that act and make it your lifestyle.