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ACCOMODATING THE PRESENCE OF GOD:

ACCOMODATING THE PRESENCE OF GOD:. Text: Psalm 22:1-5 Intro: Heavy people usually needs a seat. An obese person who won’t enter a house without a heavy duty seat for him. God’s glory is so heavy that He needs a seat/throne for Him to rest.

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ACCOMODATING THE PRESENCE OF GOD:

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  1. ACCOMODATING THE PRESENCE OF GOD: Text: Psalm 22:1-5 Intro: Heavy people usually needs a seat. An obese person who won’t enter a house without a heavy duty seat for him. God’s glory is so heavy that He needs a seat/throne for Him to rest. Aim: For us to understand what it takes for God to inhabit within us. For us to accommodate the presence of God.

  2. I. WHAT IS A PRAISE? The extolling or exaltation of a deity, ruler, or hero Expression of approval, commendation, or admiration It is the incense that filters the glory of God Lev 16:13 "And he shall put the incense on the fire before the LORD, that the cloud of incense may cover the mercy seat that is on the Testimony, lest he die. A cloud where God could hide His presence lest we die Mat 17:5 While he was still speaking, behold, a bright cloud overshadowed them; and suddenly a voice came out of the cloud, saying, "This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased. Hear Him!"

  3. Exd 33:20 But He said, "You cannot see My face; for no man shall see Me, and live." It is the seat that makes God inhabit-v 3 The sacrifice God wants us to offer to Him- Hebr 13:15 Therefore by Him let us continually offer the sacrifice of praise to God, that is, the fruit of our lips, giving thanks to His name. Praise together with faith pleases God-Heb 11:6 Mat 14:6 But when Herod's birthday was celebrated, the daughter of Herodias danced before them and pleased Herod. Mat 14:7 Therefore he promised with an oath to give her whatever she might ask.

  4. II. WHY DO WE PRAISE HIM? Because we were created to praise Him Psalm 148:5 Let them praise the name of the LORD! For he commanded and they were created. It is our first duty to praise Him as commanded. The first 3 of the 10 commandments refers to praising and worshipping Him. You shall have no other gods before Me- exalt Him only You shall not take the Name of the Lord in vain-Exalt Him, extol, praise Him Remember the Sabbath day to keep it holy-No work to be done but to praise and worship Him

  5. He deserves to be praise as it belongs to Him There is always a reason to praise: Praise Him for what He has done Psa 68:19 Blessed be the Lord, Who daily loads us with benefits, The God of our salvation! Psa 150:2 Praise Him for His mighty acts; Praise Him according to His excellent greatness! Praise Him for who He is and not who you are Praise Him for the things He didn’t do to you Praise Him for the things that could happen to you but it didn’t Praise Him for what you are compared to the needy ones No minute in your life that you run out of reason to praise Him.

  6. III. HOW COULD WE GIVE HIM PRAISE? 1. By clapping/shouting Psa 47:1 To the Chief Musician. A Psalm of the sons of Korah. OH,clap your hands, all you peoples! Shout to God with the voice of triumph! Psa 66:1 To the Chief Musician. A Song. A Psalm. MAKE a joyful shoutto God, all the earth! 2. By singing- Psa 66:2Sing out the honour of His name; Make His praise glorious. 3. By playing instruments Psa 33:3 Sing to Him a new song; Play skilfully with a shout of joy. 4. By raising your hands Psa 63:4 Thus I will bless You while I live; I will lift up my hands in Your name.

  7. 5. By dancing Psa 149:3 Let them praise His name with the dance; Let them sing praises to Him with the timbrel and harp. Psa 150:3 Praise Him with the sound of the trumpet; Praise Him with the lute and harp! Psa 150:4 Praise Him with the timbrel anddance; Praise Him with stringed instruments and flutes! Psa 150:5 Praise Him with loud cymbals; Praise Him with clashing cymbals! 6. By uttering praises to Him Hbr 13:15 Therefore by Him let us continually offer the sacrifice of praise to God, that is, the fruit of our lips, giving thanks to His name. 7. Praise/Exalt the Lord with your offerings 8. Shamelessly uncover yourself-II Sam 6:20-23

  8. IV. CONSEQUENCES OF NOT PRAISING HIM • He will forsake you-v 1 • He is far from helping you-v 1 • You will groan but He won’t hear you-v 1 • You will cry to Him day and night and not hear you- v 2 • He will not inhabit. His house remains a house not a home-v 3 • You will not be delivered. Lack of praise means lack of trust-v 4 • You shout out loud to God but He won’t deliver you-v 5 • You will be put to shame-v 5

  9. Challenge: • What hinders you from praising Him? • How often do you praise Him? Psalm 119:164 Seven times a day I praise You, Because of Your righteous judgments. • Will you humble yourself to praise Him? Conclusion: Psalm 22:3 Psa 22:3 But You are holy, Enthroned in the praises of Israel.

  10. You inhabit the praises of your people You delight in the Glory of your Son In the love of the Father we will worship In the kingdom of God we find our home. The Wonder of Your Love Will break the chains that bind us The power of your touch releases us to worship

  11. Sing out to God sing hallelujah With all we are we will worship you Holy is your name, Holy is your name Oh God Together we will lift the name of Jesus Together we sing of your great love We will join with the angels to praise you May our voices be pleasing to you God

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