The Wonder of Praise

"But thou art holy, O thou that inhabitest the praises of Israel." (Psalm 22: 3 KJV)

If I would know if God lives in me, I would know whether God dwells in my lips and in my mouth and tongue. Does God form any part of my regular speech? Do I mention God day by day? Or, is the name of God rarely heard on my lips?

A man who is regularly praising God may be fully assured that God "dwells," or "lives," or "resides" with, or in, his inmost being. Such a man "has" God as a possession, as it were, as a steady friend and companion. Glorious thought!

"I create the fruit of the lips; Peace, peace to him that is far off, and to him that is near, saith the LORD; and I will heal him." (Isaiah 57: 19 KJV)

"LORD, thou wilt ordain peace for us: for thou also hast wrought all our works in us." (Isaiah 26: 12 KJV)

"By him therefore let us offer the sacrifice of praise to God continually, that is, the fruit of our lips giving thanks to his name...Now the God of peace, that brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus, that great shepherd of the sheep, through the blood of the everlasting covenant, Make you perfect in every good work to do his will, working in you that which is wellpleasing in his sight, through Jesus Christ; to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen." (Hebrews 13: 15, 20, 21 KJV)

God is the author of true praise and worship. One cannot worship God without God enlightening and leading him to do so. Thus, one who is praising God as he ought to be praised is one who may be assured that he is indwelt and led by the omnipotent and loving Creator.

Father, dwell in us! Perfect our praise!