Day 319: NOV 15TH: RELEASING GLORY THROUGH PRAISE
Scripture
Habakkuk 3:3-4
God came from Teman, and the Holy One from mount Paran. His glory covered the heavens, and the earth was full of his praise. And his brightness was as the light; he had horns coming out of his hand, and there was the hiding of his power.
DAILY WISDOM
Every genuine outpouring of God’s glory is born out of praise. Where praise rises, glory follows.
MESSAGE
There is a deep mystery connecting praise and glory. Praise creates the environment that reveals divine glory. When people lift their praises to God, Heaven responds, and His glory fills the earth. The throne of God is surrounded by praise because glory flows freely in that setting. Praise is not just an expression of joy; it releases divine majesty into our lives.
The Word of God shows that glory isn’t just a mysterious cloud; it is the clear expression of God’s presence. Pure, heartfelt praise allows God’s glory to settle among us. This is why Scripture says in Habakkuk 3:3-4, “God came from Teman, and the Holy One from mount Paran. His glory covered the heavens, and the earth was full of his praise.” The heavens were filled with His glory because the earth was filled with His praise. You cannot have an atmosphere of glory without a foundation of praise.
Praise is not just noise. It is a spiritual sound that carries weight. When praise rises, it creates a current that draws God’s presence. The earth was designed to respond to melody, not to complaints. The walls of Jericho fell not to strategies or weapons but to shouts of praise. When Israel praised, divine glory appeared, turning the impossible into victory.
The glory of God represents the highest level of power. When it comes down, sickness fades away, burdens are lifted, and darkness vanishes. However, the key to releasing that glory is not always prayer; sometimes it is praise. Prayer moves God's hand, while praise reveals His face. Prayer may catch His attention; praise invites Him to stay.
When Solomon dedicated the temple, the priests could not stand to serve because the glory of the Lord filled the place. That glory was sparked by united praise, worship, and thanks. This shows that God responds to true worship; He chooses to dwell in it. The glory of God isn't just a fleeting visit; it permanently resides where praise is a way of life.
Every believer wishing to experience glory must learn to embrace praise. Glory does not come from complaints or self-pity. It comes from joyful gratitude. Glory is not maintained through murmuring; it grows through thankfulness. When your heart overflows with praise, your life will overflow with glory.
John 11:40 says, “Jesus saith unto her, Said I not unto thee, that, if thou wouldest believe, thou shouldest see the glory of God?” The act of believing always shows itself through thanks and praise. When Jesus stood at Lazarus’s tomb, He didn’t weep in despair. Instead, He lifted His eyes and said, “Father, I thank thee that thou hast heard me.” That act of praise released resurrection power. Glory descended, and Lazarus rose.
Beloved, the glory you seek in life will not appear until your heart becomes an altar of thanksgiving. Praise is the voice of faith. It proves you trust God even when your circumstances are tough. It is the declaration of victory before you see it. Praise builds a bridge between promise and fulfillment.
When you praise, you partner with the divine. Praise draws the atmosphere of Heaven to your surroundings. Angels respond to it. The Spirit of God is stirred by it. Glory follows right after. The church must return to a culture of praise. Many pray hard but praise lightly. This imbalance needs to change. Praise crowns prayer. It completes what prayer starts. It brings God’s approval on what has been requested.
If you focus on continual praise, you will experience ongoing glory. Glory cannot remain where complaints thrive. Choose to praise God not because everything is perfect, but because He deserves it. When you do, you will find that praise is not just a song; it is a key. That key opens the door to glory.
**KEY LEARNING POINTS**
- PRAISE IS THE GATEWAY TO DIVINE GLORY
Habakkuk 3:3-4, “His glory covered the heavens, and the earth was full of his praise.”
- PRAISE IS THE EARTHLY SOUND THAT ATTRACTS HEAVENLY PRESENCE
Psalm 22:3, “But thou art holy, O thou that inhabitest the praises of Israel.”
- PRAISE BRINGS GOD INTO ACTIVE MANIFESTATION IN EVERY SITUATION
2 Chronicles 7:1-2, “The glory of the Lord filled the house of the Lord.”
- PRAISE IS THE VOICE OF FAITH THAT RELEASES RESURRECTION POWER
John 11:41-43, “Father, I thank thee that thou hast heard me… and he that was dead came forth.”
- PRAISE IS THE KEY TO EXPERIENCING CONTINUAL DIVINE BEAUTY AND HONOR
Psalm 29:2, “Give unto the Lord the glory due unto his name; worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness.”
- PRAISE IS THE LANGUAGE THAT FILLS THE EARTH WITH GOD’S BRIGHTNESS AND SPLENDOR
Isaiah 60:1, “Arise, shine; for thy light is come, and the glory of the Lord is risen upon thee.”
DAILY PURPOSE NOTE
WHEN PRAISE RISES, GLORY FALLS. EVERY TIME YOU PRAISE GOD, YOU CREATE A PLACE FOR HIS GLORY TO REST IN YOUR LIFE.
DAILY PROPHETIC DECLARATION
- FATHER, I PRAISE YOU FOR YOUR GLORY THAT FILLS MY LIFE AND MY HOME.
- LORD, LET YOUR GLORY REST UPON MY WORKS AND MY HANDS AS I LIFT UP PRAISE.
- FATHER, THROUGH MY PRAISE, LET YOUR PRESENCE OVERSHADOW EVERY BATTLE AROUND ME.
- LORD, LET MY PRAISE DRAW YOUR POWER AND RELEASE YOUR GLORY UPON MY DESTINY.
- FATHER, MAKE MY LIFE A REFLECTION OF YOUR GLORY AND SPLENDOR THROUGH PRAISE.
- LORD, AS I PRAISE YOU TODAY, CAUSE YOUR GLORY TO COVER MY PATH AND MY GENERATION.
ONE-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
Jeremiah 46–47; 1 John 2
