Isaiah 61:3
”…To give them beauty for ashes,the oil of joy instead of mourning,and the garment of praise instead of the spirit of heaviness.”
I find it interesting that, the bible calls praise a garment. However, the expression is used to make us appreciate how we should show forth praise as an alternative lifestyle in a world full of fear,anxiety and despair.
Indeed we are called to show forth (display) the praises of the one who called us from darkness into His marvelous light,just as a royal displays his beautiful adornments .(1 Pet 2:9)
Praise to me is one of the most underutilised assets of the believer.
Here you are with a few benefits that should provoke you to put on your ”garment of praise”
- Praise produces supernatural strength.
Nehemiah says ”neither be ye sorry for the joy of the Lord is your strength”. (Neh 8:2.) - Praise is a weapon.
All through the bible, praise was employed as God’s battle strategy.
This is evident in the case of 2 Chron 20:22 “as they began to sing and praise God,the lord set ambushes against the men of Ammon ,Moab, and Mt Seir…and they were defeated” - Praise opens doors for the believer.
Even prison doors broke open and the earth shook as Paul and Silas gave praises to God at midnight. (Acts 16:25-26)
Dear friend,praise is indeed your ordained strength that can easily sort out all your enemies.
The Bible says; ”out of the mouths of babies and sucklings hast thou ordained strength because of thine enemies,that thou mightest still the foe and the avenger.” (Psalm 8:2.)
Put on this powerful garment of Praise and watch the wonderful doors that will open for you this season.
Further reading : 1 Chron 20:1-22.