Thank God for today’s Open Heavens devotional (18/02/26), which talked about the secret to fruitfulness.
Our father in the Lord shared that the secret to fruitfulness is praising God. The previous day explained what praise is all about, and it was powerful. If you have not read it, please go back and read it, as it lays the foundation for understanding Kingdom principles for effective ministry.
The devotional also highlighted the importance of praise in the church. He mentioned that many people do not see praise as an important part of the service because they often come to church late. That statement made me reflect deeply. If a person is truly alive and serving God, the praise session in church should be one of the most important parts of the service.
For me personally, there are two very important parts of any service where I do not want to be distracted: during praise and during the message. If I miss either of these, I feel as though I did not truly attend church that day, knowing that God rewards His servant who engages wholeheartedly in His presence.
I cannot fully explain how I feel during praise, but I know I enjoy it deeply — especially when it is Spirit-filled praise. Praise that glorifies God and not self.
Last Sunday, as I was going into church, I noticed some people standing outside while praise was going on. They were not connecting with it at all. I found myself wondering, Do they realize praise is going on? Do they know how much blessing flows during praise? I get blessed a lot during praise, so I do not want to miss it, understanding that the reason preaching matters is to bring hearts into alignment with God’s presence and receive His blessings.
There are also people who fall asleep when worship becomes slow, and I am often surprised at how someone can sleep in such an atmosphere.
No matter how heavy my eyes may be with sleep, there are certain songs that, once sung, the sleep disappears instantly. Personally, I believe that it is during praise and during the ministration of the Word that God blesses His people the most. I believe those are moments when God releases the desires of hearts. This makes me ask: Are you weaned from praise?
Let us learn to value the time of praise. If praise is truly the secret to fruitfulness, then it should never be treated as a casual or optional part of the service. Let us give praise the honor it deserves.
Here are some related posts that will bless your soul.
- Forget Position, Focus on Work: God Rewards Faithful Service
- No One Is Irreplaceable in God’s Work: A Lesson in Faithfulness and Humility
- Living a Fasted Life: Beyond Occasional Fasting in the Christian Walk.
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