"One of the best examples of the power of praising God when the enemy comes against us was when King Jehoshaphat found that there was an enormous multitude of enemy soldiers gathered against him. He was afraid, but he sought God and called his people to a fast.... Jehoshaphat recognized his vulnerability and his dependence upon the Lord, saying, 'We have no power against this great multitude that is coming against us; nor do we know what to do, but our eyes are upon You.' (2 Chr 20:12)."
Our eyes are upon You, Lord. We need You to fight the battle for us.
"And the Lord spoke to Jehoshaphat one of the greatest promises of the Bible: 'Do not be afraid nor dismayed because of this great multitude, for the battle is not yours, but God's... You will not need to fight in this battle. Position yourselves, stand still and see the salvation of the LORD, who is with you... Do not fear or be dismayed; tomorrow go out against them, for the Lord is with you.' And they bowed before God and worshiped Him (2 Chr 20:15-18)."
"Jehoshaphat knew the important of worship, so he strategically positioned the worshipers ahead of his army. 'He appointed those who should sing to the LORD, and who should praise the beauty of holiness, as they went out before the army and were saying: "Praise the LORD, for His mercy endures forever."' (2 Chr 20:21)"
We praise You, Lord, for You are our Almighty Deliverer and Defender! Your mercy endures forever!
"The reason he put the worshipers in the front was because their worship exalted God above all else. And nothing could prevail against the living God. The result was that when they faced the enemy with praise and worship, this so confused them that they destroyed one another.
When we worship God, we open the channel through which God works most powerfully to defeat the enemy on our behalf. We confuse the enemy and weaken him to the point where he has to flee. That is the hidden power of praising God."
— Stormie Omartian, The Prayer That Changes Everything: The Hidden Power of Praising God
"Hail Jesus You're my King. Your life frees me to sing.
I will praise You all my days. You're perfect in all Your ways.
Hail Jesus You're my Lord. I will obey Your Word.
I want to see Your Kingdom come, not my will but Yours be done.
Glory glory to the Lamb. You will take us into the Land.
We will conquer in Your name, and proclaim that Jesus reigns.
Hail hail Lion of Judah, how powerful You are.
Hail hail Lion of Judah, how wonderful You are."
(Victory Chant, by Nicole C. Mullen)
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