PROPHETIC PRAISE

“Let the HIGH PRAISES of God be in their mouth, and a two-edged sword in their hand” – Psalm 149:6

PROPHETIC PRAISE and Worship are dimensions of Christian life and ministry that many believers are yet to experience to an appreciable degree: “Let the high praises of God be in their mouth, and a two-edged sword in their hand” (Psa.149:6). Prophetic Praise refers to Praise as a prophetic instrument, which involves the restoration of the Tabernacles of David. King David whose name means “the beloved,” operated seamlessly in the realms of Prophetic Praise. Tabernacle means house, palace and temple, and God’s Will is to perfect His Praises in the temples of our spirits, souls, and bodies (1Cor.3:16; 6:19).

God promised to raise up David's Tabernacle: “On that day I will raise up the tabernacle of David, which has fallen down, and repair its damages; I will raise up its ruins, and rebuild it as in the days of old; that they may possess the remnant of Edom, and all the Gentiles who are called by My name” (Amo.9:11-12a). He reiterated this in Acts 15: 16-17: ‘After this I will return and will rebuild the tabernacle of David…so that the rest of mankind may seek the Lord,…’ The purpose of restoring the Tabernacles of Praise is: “so that the rest of mankind may seek the Lord” – for personal guidance in life, divine direction for the Church, and the perfections of His purity, power and glory.

Praise is a mighty spiritual and prophetic weapon through which God releases vengeance upon His enemies: “For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal but mighty in God for pulling down strongholds” (2Cor.10:4). Through Praise, even babies occupy a place of dominion in the Kingdom: “And Jesus said to them, “Yes. Have you never read, ‘Out of the mouth of babes and nursing infants You have perfected praise’?” (Mt.21:16). We as God’s Prophetic People possess territories and exercise dominion through high praises to our God. To possess the land is to occupy by driving out the usurpers; to cast out, consume, destroy, and disinherit the adversaries. All of these through praise! God’s people are called to execute judgments through prophetic praise: “To execute on them the written judgment – this honor have all His saints. Praise the LORD!” (v.9).

We see a model of Prophetic Praise when Moses and Israel sang after God defeated Pharaoh at the Red Sea: “Then Moses and the children of Israel sang this song to the Lord, and spoke, saying: “I will sing to the Lord, for He has triumphed gloriously! The horse and its rider He has thrown into the sea!” (Exo.15:1). This song was sung for future generations to remember. As God stands to war through the praises of His people, the enemies scatter: “Let God arise, let His enemies be scattered; let those also who hate Him flee before Him. As smoke is driven away, so drive them away; as wax melts before the fire, so let the wicked perish at the presence of God” (Psa.68:1-2).

Praise is a vital tool for unlocking our kingdom authority to reign with Christ. Praise grants access to heavenly places; draws the lost into the kingdom; releases signs and wonders; and empowers us to govern territories and impact nations for Christ. When we begin to upload passionate, heartfelt praise, we would be able to download heaven’s blessings on earth. As we heed God’s call to Prophetic Praise, the Holy Spirit will stir within us a greater hunger and passion for the Lord, so we can arise as His manifesting sons. As we allow the truths of Prophetic Praise to saturate our hearts, our expressions of Praise will be transformed into Prophetic Decrees that will shatter the enemy’s territory and extend the Kingdom of God!

David's tabernacle was not a quiet, sombre atmosphere. It was filled with rejoicing, clapping, shouting, dancing, instruments, and singing of prophetic songs (Psa.47:1; 149:1-4). Through Prophetic Praise God restores His people and defeats our enemies (Zeph.3:14-17). In Christ, the tabernacle of David has been raised! Through Prophetic Praise, God’s gates are opened to us into the PERFECTIONS of PURPOSE and VISION for our lives and destinies (Psa.100:4).