But at midnight, Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the prisoners were listening to them. Suddenly there was a great earthquake, so that the foundations of the prison were shaken; and immediately all the doors were opened and everyone's chains were loosed. Acts 16:25-26
I read this earlier in the week and was reminded that throughout the Bible, there were instances where people were facing great trials. They sang and praised the Lord before the victory in the battle. It seems odd to the human mind to give thanks for something we have yet to see. That's how battles are won in God's kingdom. We have real live accounts in the Old and New Testament of this sort of thing.
In my time with the Lord this morning, I heard a song called, "Praise Before My Breakthrough" and I knew that would be today's message. Most of us are facing some challenge or another in our lives. This comes as a loving reminder that our best way through it is to praise the Lord for that promise He gave you, that victory in a situation that you are believing for, before it comes to pass.
Another thing to remember is that God inhabits the praises of His people. That's exciting! It means He is spiritually involved with us when we are praising Him. Though trials may be tough, we always have the One Who gives us the victory. Let's keep on praising Him and thanking Him until and after we see the victory in the things we need to happen. God is so faithful to His Word.
This blog is reaching people all over the world! God is sending His Word out to the nations! Be blessed and filled dear friend, and pass this message along to others.
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Love and blessings! Denny & Hanny Stearns
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