Day 320: NOV 16TH: PROVOKING DIVINE INSPIRATIONS ON THE ALTAR OF PRAISE
Scripture
Isaiah 12:3-5
Therefore with joy shall ye draw water out of the wells of salvation. And in that day shall ye say, Praise the Lord, call upon his name, declare his doings among the people, make mention that his name is exalted. Sing unto the Lord; for he hath done excellent things: this is known in all the earth.
DAILY WISDOM
The altar of praise is the gateway to divine inspiration. When you praise deeply, God speaks clearly.
MESSAGE
Every genuine inspiration from Heaven comes from a heart that praises. Praise is not just a way to worship; it is a key to understanding. The spirit of praise opens our minds to receive divine ideas, strategies, and inspirations that shape our paths. Many seek direction through prayer, but what they really need is to pause, offer praise, and let God share His wisdom through their song.
Isaiah 12:3 tells us, “Therefore with joy shall ye draw water out of the wells of salvation.” The wells of salvation hold more than forgiveness; they hold inspiration, creativity, and divine light. Joy provides the way to access those wells, and praise expresses that joy. When you genuinely praise God, you unlock access to divine wisdom that can transform your spiritual and everyday life.
Praise calms the soul and tunes your spirit to Heaven’s frequency. It creates an environment where God's voice is clear. Many struggle to hear God because their hearts are filled with complaints and worries. God does not dwell in confusion or discontent; He inhabits praise. And where He dwells, His thoughts become known.
Every person in Scripture who experienced extraordinary divine ideas lived a life filled with gratitude and praise. When Jehoshaphat praised, God gave a prophetic strategy that won a battle without weapons. When Paul and Silas sang in prison, God granted them not only freedom but also divine direction for their next ministry phase. When David worshipped in the fields, inspiration flowed until he became Israel’s greatest psalmist and king. Inspiration doesn't arise from noise; it comes from a heart that knows how to praise.
When you enter the atmosphere of praise, you start to feel divine creativity. Ideas for business, ministry, and leadership start to flow easily. You begin to see possibilities that others overlook. Praise lifts you above limitations and allows you to view life from Heaven’s perspective. It changes your mindset from survival to innovation, from worry to wisdom, from fear to purpose.
Psalm 92:10 says, “But my horn shalt thou exalt like the horn of an unicorn: I shall be anointed with fresh oil.” The anointing for creativity, wisdom, and leadership is refreshed through praise. Every time you praise, fresh oil flows into your life. You cannot feel inspired while being cold in spirit. Inspiration grows in a fresh environment, and freshness comes through joy and gratitude.
When praise becomes part of your daily life, divine ideas will surround you. God's Spirit does not give great insights to bitter hearts. He gives them to grateful hearts. This is why those who praise are never lost. They may not have all the answers right away, but God continues to inspire their steps. They gain insights in business, direction in ministry, revelation in teaching, and solutions in crises because their hearts are open through praise.
In Habakkuk 3:17-19, the prophet states, “Although the fig tree shall not blossom, neither shall fruit be in the vines… yet I will rejoice in the Lord, I will joy in the God of my salvation. The Lord God is my strength, and he will make my feet like hinds’ feet.” Notice that in his praise, divine inspiration came. His feet were made like hinds’ feet, showing supernatural speed and stability. Praise moves you from stagnation to acceleration.
When you praise, your spiritual sensitivity sharpens. You start to pick up divine signals that others miss. Praise activates spiritual intelligence and insight. It lifts heaviness from your heart and brings divine understanding to your mind. Whenever you feel confused, shift into thanksgiving. When you sincerely praise God, the light of inspiration lights your path.
Beloved, make the altar of praise your daily home. Wake up with gratitude, sing throughout the day, and end each evening with thanks. You will never be short of divine inspiration when praise is your environment. The more you praise, the clearer you hear. The more you rejoice, the deeper you see. The more you worship, the wiser you become.
When you live in praise, you have constant access to divine ideas. These ideas will uplift and guide you through every season of life.
**KEY LEARNING POINTS**
- PRAISE OPENS THE SPIRITUAL WELLS OF INSPIRATION
Isaiah 12:3, “Therefore with joy shall ye draw water out of the wells of salvation.”
- PRAISE ATTRACTS THE PRESENCE THAT REVEALS DIVINE THOUGHTS
Psalm 22:3, “But thou art holy, O thou that inhabitest the praises of Israel.”
- PRAISE IS THE ATMOSPHERE WHERE GOD RELEASES CREATIVE IDEAS
Psalm 92:10, “But my horn shalt thou exalt like the horn of an unicorn: I shall be anointed with fresh oil.”
- PRAISE CONVERTS CONFUSION INTO CLARITY
Habakkuk 3:17-19, “Yet I will rejoice in the Lord… he will make my feet like hinds’ feet.”
- PRAISE STIRS DIVINE WISDOM AND STRATEGIC DIRECTION
2 Chronicles 20:22, “And when they began to sing and to praise, the Lord set ambushments against the children of Ammon.”
- PRAISE SUSTAINS A FLOW OF FRESH OIL AND NEW INSIGHTS DAILY
Psalm 36:9, “For with thee is the fountain of life: in thy light shall we see light.”
DAILY PURPOSE NOTE
PRAISE SHARPENS YOUR SPIRITUAL PERCEPTION. EVERY TIME YOU PRAISE, YOU OPEN YOUR HEART TO THE WISDOM OF HEAVEN AND THE COUNSEL OF GOD.
DAILY PROPHETIC DECLARATION
- FATHER, I THANK YOU FOR OPENING MY HEART TO DIVINE INSPIRATIONS THROUGH PRAISE.
- LORD, LET MY PRAISE TODAY BRING FRESH IDEAS AND NEW DIMENSIONS INTO MY LIFE.
- FATHER, THROUGH MY PRAISE, LET YOUR LIGHT SHINE INTO MY MIND AND DISPEL ALL CONFUSION.
- LORD, BAPTIZE ME WITH SUPERNATURAL WISDOM AND CREATIVE INSIGHT AS I PRAISE YOU.
- FATHER, LET EVERY DRY AREA OF MY LIFE BE FILLED WITH NEW WELLS OF INSPIRATION.
- LORD, AS I PRAISE YOU, LET YOUR VOICE BECOME CLEARER AND YOUR DIRECTIONS SHARPER IN MY LIFE.
ONE-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
Jeremiah 48–49; 1 John 3