1. The Power of Praise
Joshua 6:1-10

2. “God doesn’t need praise because He is insecure, we praise God because WE are insecure!”

3. Ram’s Horns Priestly Praise
Trumpet (ram’s horn) was called a Shofar and had multiple uses: it was used regularly in the Temple and Tabernacle as an instrument of praise declaring that the LORD God is King of the universe – Psalm 98:6; 2 Chronicles 15:14
Garment of Praise – white linen was warn by the priest as they blew the Shofar

4. Garment of Praise
Isaiah 61:3 we are told to put on the garment of praise if we are in “despair” (lose hope or in mourning)
1 Peter 2:5 says we are a royal priest hood
Revelation 1:6 we are kings and priests

5. The Function of Praise
Changes the spiritual climate from despair to deliverance
Fulfills our primary purpose as created beings – Luke 19:40
Reminds us of God’s presence – Psalm 22:1
Attracts the presence of God – Psalm 22:3

6. Our Duty
It’s our CHOICE to praise
We get to CHOOSE how we praise