Is there a difference between worship and praise? Yes! Understanding the difference between worship and praise can bring a new depth to the way we honor and worship the Lord.
All through the Bible, we see commands to “praise the Lord” . . .
- Angels and the heavenly hosts are commanded to praise the Lord— Psalm 89:5; Psalm 103:20; Psalm 148:2.
- All inhabitants of the earth are instructed to praise the Lord— Psalm 138:4;Romans 15:11.
- We can praise Him with singing— Isaiah 12:5; Psalm 9:11,
- with shouting— Psalm 33:1; Psalm 98:4,
- with the dance— Psalm 150:4,
- and with musical instruments— I Chronicles 13:8; Psalm 108:2; Psalm 150:3-5.
Praise has to with the joyful recollection of all God has done for us. Closely intertwined with thanksgiving, when we praise God, we offer back to Him Continue reading “Is there a Difference Between Praise & Worship?”