Raise A Hallelujah
Psalms 113:3, “From the rising of the sun unto the going down of the same the LORD’S name is to be praised.”
Salutations good friends! As we begin this day let’s just pause and give thanks to all God has given us so far in our journey through life. As you look at the title, are you wondering why or what is raising hallelujah? When we research the Hebrew phrase, we will find that they give it a meaning of “praise Yahweh”! Most people believe that it means a profound, joyful, shout of praise; a louder sort than just regular praising! Scholars and Christian leaders say that hallelujah is the type of praise that is exuded from the heavens, that this is the type of praise that we will participate in when we arrive there! Hallelujah actually declares that the Lord our God is omnipotent and reigns forever! Paul and Silas sang hallelujah in a jail cell to declare their faith, to find strength amidst their confinement, to show their suffering would not stop their ministry. All singing, praising, worshiping is part of heartfelt expressions of born-again believers to acknowledge God’s grace and mercy in tough times as well as in good times. Job praised God even after losing all that he had, including his children; he never doubted God would be there and take care of him. Jonah praised God while in the belly of a whale! David helped write the Psalms which are filled with the praises of hallelujah during hard times, during painful times; a constant call to God thanking Him for all things no matter the circumstances, because God never forsakes His people! Mary, the mother of Jesus, praised God even knowing the ridicule she would have to endure! Psalms 34:1, “I will bless the LORD at all times: his praise shall continually be in my mouth.”, should be the scripture that explains why every moment we exist, we should raise a hallelujah to God! So, don’t hold back your praising, your worship, your sharing to others. Don’t be afraid for others to see, or to hear you, no matter where you are, being thankful and trusting in God is a real reason to raise a hallelujah!
Scriptures:
Read: Psalm 150:1,6, Psalm 149:1,6, Revelation 19:3-6, Psalm 34:1, Psalm 106:1, Psalm 113:1-3, Psalm 111:1, Psalm 135:3, Psalm 146:1-10, Psalm 112:1, II Timothy 1:7, John 14:6, Hebrews 11:1, Ephesians 3:20-21, Colossians 3:1-17, Isaiah 40:31
Prayer:
Dear God in heaven, we thank you for the ability to praise, honor and glorify you in hallelujahs, in song, in worship, out loud at any given moment. Thank you, God, for everything you are, everything you give unconditionally so that we can be in your presence in heaven. Thank you, God, for your son who gave more than we deserved, the offering that seals our fate when we surrender to you. Help us, God, to find strength in the hallelujahs. Amen.