By Pastor Scott Jefferson
Scriptures
- Matthew 6:33 (NKJV) – “But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.”
- Matthew 6:13 (NKJV) – “For Yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen.”
- Luke 19:37-40 (TPT) – “As soon as he got to the bottom of the Mount of Olives, the crowds of his followers shouted with a loud outburst of ecstatic joy over all the mighty wonders of power they had witnesses 38 They shouted over and over, “Highest praises to God for the one who comes as King in the name of the Lord! Heaven’s peace and glory from the highest realm now comes to us!” 39 Some Jewish religious leader who stood off from the procession said to Jesus, “Teacher, you must order your followers at once to stop saying these things!” 40 “Jesus responded “Listen to me. If my follow were silenced, the very stones would break forth with praises!”
- Psalms 100:1-5 (NKJV) – “Make a joyful shout to the Lord, all you lands! 2 Serve the Lord with gladness; Come before His presence with singing. 3 Know that the Lord, He is God; It is He who has made us, and not we ourselves; We are His people and the sheep of His pasture. 4 Enter into His gates with thanksgiving, And into His courts with praise. Be thankful to Him, and bless His name. 5 For the Lord is good; His mercy is everlasting, And His truth endures to all generations.”
- Psalms 22:3 (NKJV) – “But You are holy, Enthroned in the praises of Israel.”
- Psalm 103:1-5 (TPT) – “With my whole heart, with my whole life, and with my innermost being, I bow in wonder and love before you, the holy God! 2 Yahweh, you are my soul’s celebration. How could I ever forget (this is purposeful reflection) the miracles of kindness you’ve done for me? 3 You kissed my heart with forgiveness, in spite of all I’ve done. You’ve healed me inside and out from every disease. 4 You’ve rescued me from hell and saved my life. You’ve crowned me with love and mercy. 5 You satisfy my every desire with good things. You’ve supercharged my life so that I soar again like a flying eagle in the sky!
- Philippians 4:8 (TPT) - So keep your thoughts continually fixed on all that is authentic and real, honorable and admirable, beautiful and respectful, pure and holy, merciful and kind. And fasten your thoughts on every glorious work of God, praising him always.
- Psalm 34:1-3 (NKJV) – “I will bless the Lord at all times; His praise shall continually be in my mouth. 2 My soul shall make its boast in the Lord; The humble shall hear of it and be glad. 3 Oh, magnify the Lord with me, And let us exalt His name together.”
Message Points
1. RECOGNITION
2. REFLECTION
3. RESPOND
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