The high praises of God in our mouth . . .
6a continued. RELEASE THE RIVER OF LIFE TO FLOW THROUGH US
How do the high praises release the river of life in us? The river of God, as explained by Jesus in John 7:37-39, speaks of the Holy Spirit who baptizes and fills those who believe, enabling them to become powerful and effective witnesses for Jesus Christ (Acts 1:8).
Praise and worship is a vital part of believing. During the great Welsh revival started by Evan Roberts multitudes were saved and revived during the singing of the hymns in the congregations.
Isaiah 12:1-6 is primarily about praise and worship to God as we draw water out of the wells of salvation.
Psalm 116:10: “I believed, therefore have I spoken.” Repeated again in 2 Corinthians 4:13. Praise and worship is a form of speaking forth what we believe in the form of singing. When joy fills the human heart, it cannot help but sing and worship and will not want to stop.
Praise is an eternal circle. Praise and worship releases faith and faith releases praise the worship. When we praise and worship by faith, sometimes cold-blooded faith, we are filled again with the Holy Spirit. This in turn releases more praise and worship to our God.
Fathers, we must greatly encourage our families to daily worship the Lord. How can we let a day go by without praising Him who is worthy of all praise? Revelation 4:11 says: “Thou art worthy, O Lord, to receive glory and honor and power: for thou hast created all things and for thy pleasure they are and were created.”
Be encouraged.
Colin Campbell