Now after the death of Joshua it came to pass, that the children of Israel asked the LORD, saying, Who shall go up for us against the Canaanites first, to fight against them? (Judges 1 : 1)
And the LORD said, Judah shall go up: behold, I have delivered the land into his hand. (Judges 1 : 2)
Beloved of the Lord, my greetings to all of you in the name of Jesus Christ. When we see the above verses, we find that after the death of Joshua, the children of Israel ask the Lord who among them should go out first to fight against the Canaanites.
The Lord’s response was: “Let Judah arise and lead” and He delivered that country into their hands. The name Judah signifies praise – a powerful reminder of offering our adoration to God in all circumstances. Indeed, extolling our Creator is both pleasing and befitting. The profound truth emerges that the Lord actively employs those who raise their voices in praise.
This means that when Judah gets up, that is, when those who praise the Lord get up and lead, the enemies will turn back. We see that the fortress of Jericho fell because of praise, and when Paul and Silas praised, the prison doors were opened, and everyone’s bonds were loosed. Our Lord is able to give glory instead of ashes, and a robe of praise instead of a desolate spirit.
Are you stuck with intractable problems? Are you tired? Enemies surround you? Fear not, when Judah rose up, the Lord defeated the Canaanites. When you start praising the Lord, you will be victorious and your enemies will be scattered.
Fortresses of Jericho around you will fall, and even the Red Sea will give way. You will be freed from the shackles of prison existence. Praise the Lord in every situation and live victoriously. May the Lord bless you! Amen
Sol.Manimegalai