Acts 16:25 

‘And at midnight Paul and Silas prayed, and sang praises unto God: and the prisoners heard them. 26 And suddenly there was a great earthquake, so that the foundations of the prison were shaken: and immediately all the doors were opened, and every one’s bands were loosed.

’DAILY READING –     John 6:60-71; 1 Chronicles 25-26; Zechariah11

In May 1948 Israel became an independent state. And now 70 years later, it is celebrating the 70th anniversary of its official status as a nation.

70 years ago when Israel declared it’s statehood in 1948, many did not believe the new state would survive. This was especially due to the military onslaught launched by the Arabs to annihilate the Jewish state.  But it is obvious that God’s hand has been upon Israel, because despite all the warfare it has faced, it not only has survived but is today thriving and dominating its environment.

Today, Israel is not only a significant military power, but also a formidable economic machine. It is a worldwide center for technology and a leading nation in innovations. 

And now, as Israel celebrates the 70th anniversary of its official status as a nation, biblical scholars are analyzing the significance of this season. Indeed in this 70th year, we have entered a historic and unique window of time.
In Hebrew and in Biblical numerology, the number 70 is very significant. 

Ancient Israel spent 70 years in Babylonian captivity, after which they were miraculously released. This 70th year of modern Israel, therefore marks a season of supernatural release from every captivity. It is a season when God will bring His judgment upon everything that represents Babylon in your life  and establish a forceful release and turnaround for you. It is a time of coming into your liberty and inheritance. It is a season of all-around rest and supernatural fruitfulness. 

Again it is notable that just last year 2017, Jerusalem held its  golden Jubilee, the 50th anniversary celebration of its reunification.  

In the Hebrew calendar, a Jubilee, comes after 7 sabbatical cycles of 7 years. The 50th year was the Year of Jubilee, when bond slaves were released, land restored and debts forgiven. It is also significant that in 2017, exactly 50 years after the 6 day war in 1967 that liberated Jerusalem, President Trump officially recognized Jerusalem as the capital of Israel and directed the State Department to begin preparation to move the American Embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem. This was unprecedented and historic, which many saw as a significant move of God. 

Indeed prophetically we are in a very unusual season. And we must be sensitive to appropriate the blessings and benefits of this season. 

Like the sons of Issachar we should have an understanding of the times and also know what we ought to do. 

And key to experiencing the promises of this season is by engaging the instrument of praise. It is through praise that we can experience the prophesied release and fruitfulness. It is when we praise God that the earth yields her increase.  

It is a season of release and restoration and, God is restoring again the tabernacle of David, which is a tabernacle of praise. Indeed  God is fearful in praises.

And it is as we praise God that He will destroy every captivity and deliver our portion and inheritance to us.

Acts 16:25 says ‘And at midnight Paul and Silas prayed, and sang praises unto God: and the prisoners heard them. 26 And suddenly there was a great earthquake, so that the foundations of the prison were shaken: and immediately all the doors were opened, and every one’s bands were loosed.’

Indeed as we begin to praise God today, every prison door will be opened and we will be released into our glorious destiny. Through praise we will connect to the blessings  of this season. Therefore today, let us begin to praise God  for what He has done, what He is doing and what He is set to do in our lives. For indeed our God is faithful and worthy of every praise!

PRAYER: Lord, please help me to always praise You. Let nothing ever stop the continual flow of your praise from my mouth. By faith I connect to every blessing of this season in Jesus Name. .   

QUOTE 

Praise always guarantees you power for a raise, learning to praise God in season and out of season is key to fulfilling destiny. – WORDBITE 222. 

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