To God be ALL the glory.
May you and your family be blessed with the desires of your hearts as we do God’s will.
I was sharing this morning and something was whispered in my spirit! Today we celebrate Jesus’ Birthday, yeah yeah gifts are the draw! BECAUSE supposedly/historically the 3 wise men gave Jesus gifts, to celebrate His birth!
On your birthday YOU get gifts! So, what is MY/YOUR gift for The Birthday King? I have NOTHING He cannot Speak into existence!
Even He can cause Dead bones, rock, gravel to live AND worship Him!
God’s power to bring life from death, seen in Ezekiel’s vision of dry bones revived by His Spirit, and His sovereignty, where even inanimate things like rocks would praise Him if people wouldn’t, as Jesus noted in Luke 19:40, highlighting divine power to restore, redeem, and create worship from unexpected sources.
Key Biblical References
– Ezekiel 37:1-14 (The Valley of Dry Bones): God shows Ezekiel a valley of dry, dead bones, symbolizing Israel’s spiritual death. God commands Ezekiel to prophesy to them, and through the breath of God (ruach), the bones reassemble, flesh returns, and they become a vast army, representing national restoration and the Spirit giving life.
– Luke 19:40 (Stones Crying Out): When the Pharisees told Jesus to silence His disciples, Jesus replied that if they kept quiet, the very stones would cry out in praise, demonstrating God’s ultimate power to receive worship, even from the inanimate.
– Psalm 22:29 (All the Earth Will Worship): This verse speaks of future worshipers, including “all the prosperous of the earth” and “those who go down to the dust,” signifying that all people, even the seemingly insignificant or spiritually dead, will ultimately bow before God.
Meaning of the Statement
Life from Death: God’s ability to animate the lifeless, moving beyond mere physical restoration (bones) to spiritual rebirth through His breath (Spirit).
Ultimate Sovereignty: Nothing can stop God’s plan; if creation itself is called to worship, it underscores His absolute authority and desire for relationship.
Spiritual Revival: The vision and words point to the Holy Spirit’s power to bring spiritual life, hope, and praise where there was only hopelessness or silence.
I know, I know…The Bible consumes me!
Have a Divine and Merry Christmas family/ children of The Creator.
Party over here!
“Ceaselessly give God the praise” is a call for continuous, non-stop worship, gratitude, and adoration, rooted in recognizing God’s goodness in all circumstances, a theme found throughout the Bible in verses like 1 Thessalonians 5:18 (“give thanks in all circumstances”) and Psalms, encouraging believers to make praise a lifestyle, not just a reaction to good times, but a constant expression of dependence and love, even amidst challenges, making it a central way of life.
Key Biblical & Spiritual Meanings:
- Constant Attitude: It’s about an inner disposition of the heart, a state of being thankful and worshipful, not just spoken words.
- All Circumstances: Praise flows in good times and bad, recognizing God’s sovereignty and power to work in any situation.
- Sacrifice of Praise: Hebrews 13:15 calls it “the fruit of lips that acknowledge His name,” a pleasing offering to God.
- A Lifestyle: It’s a continuous habit, like breathing, that honors God and reflects His presence in your life, as seen in hymns like “Take My Life and Let It Be”.
How to Practice Ceaseless Praise:
- Pray Without Ceasing: Maintain a spirit of dependence on God throughout the day.
- Give Thanks Always: Actively thank God for everything, big or small.
- Focus on His Goodness: Remember His faithfulness, power, and love, not just your desires.
- Magnify Him in Trials: Let praise be your response in “furnace experiences,” as taught in the Psalms.
Key Scriptures:
- 1 Thessalonians 5:18: “Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you”.
- Psalm 34:1: “I will bless the LORD at all times; his praise shall continually be in my mouth”.
- Hebrews 13:15: “Through him then let us continually offer up a sacrifice of praise to God, that is, the fruit of lips that acknowledge his name”.