Prophecies are not religious wishes but the unfolding of a divine plan as unveiled either through the Scriptures or by the Spirit through His prophet (Josh. 21:45; 1 Kgs. 8:15–23). They are not predictions; they are sworn verdicts (Isa. 14:24). Prophecies reveal God’s plan and purpose for a people or an individual (Deut. 18:21–22; Ezk. 12:25), and they are divine plans unveiled (1 Kgs. 8:15–23). They are spiritual treasures packaged to enhance our future (Matt. 13:16–17). Prophecies are not songs, stories, poems, illustrations, or speeches. No human hand can fulfil a prophetic word (1 Kgs. 8:15; Jhn. 14:10), because God speaks according to what He can do and not what we can do (Gen. 22:17–18; Isa. 14:24). God speaks according to what He can and will do if we believe (Gen. 22:17–18; Isa. 14:24).
HOW DOES PRAISE FACILITATE THE FULFILMENT OF PROPHECIES?
It is our duty to host His presence, and He will hoist our testimonies (2 Cor. 10:4; Zep. 3:17). Our enemy is not human; therefore, we cannot use physical weapons to obtain victory. Injection cannot deliver us from demonic attack. We can praise our way out of the valley into high places (Hab. 3:17–19; Heb. 13:15), and we can praise our way into the realm of signs and wonders (Exo. 15:11).
You cannot lack testimonies when you keep His presence. God does not separate His glory from His presence (Isa. 60:2; 2 Chr. 5:13–14). When we praise the Lord, we minister to the Lord, and when we minister to the Lord, He inhabits our praises. When we minister to Him, He then ministers to us. God rides on the praises of His people; praise makes a highway for the entrance of His presence (Psa. 68:4, AMPC). If God is for us, who can be against us? (Rom. 8:31). It is our responsibility to make praise happen. When nothing seems to happen, make praise to happen, and that thing must happen (Psa. 149:2–3, 5–6).
CASE STUDIES
In the case of Abraham (Rom. 4:16–21), nothing in this Kingdom works outside of faith. Genuine faith is diligent faith (Heb. 11:6). The praise that must demolish obstacles is praise that is diligent (Eph. 6:13).
In the case of Jehoshaphat (2 Chronicles 18), King Jehoshaphat associated with King Ahab and almost died because of that alliance. He repented and prepared the way of the Lord (2 Chr. 19:3–5, 9; Psa. 66:18). He refused bad news and negative reports (2 Chr. 20:1–2), sought the face of the Lord (2 Chr. 20:3–4), and proclaimed the greatness of God (2 Chr. 20:5–7). The enemy tried to get him out of his inheritance (2 Chr. 20:9–11), but he stood in faith (2 Chr. 20:12–17). Jehoshaphat went before the battle with praise (2 Chr. 20:18–19), believed the Word (2 Chr. 20:20; Psa. 56:4, 10; Heb. 1:3; Eph. 6:13), and praised God into the battle (2 Chr. 20:21–24).
WHAT HAPPENS IN THE MIDST OF PRAISE?
Praise causes confusion in the camp of the enemy (Psa. 35:26–27; Psa. 70:2–4; Psa. 109:29–30; Amos 3:3). When there is disagreement, there is discontinuation. Praising God not only follows the defeat and confusion of the enemy; it must precede the confusion and demolition of their obstacles.
Praise also empowers us to bind the strongman and take his treasures (2 Chr. 20:24–25). Supernatural ability is released to bind the strongman and spoil his house (Matt. 12:29; Mark 3:27). This results in restoration, restitution, and reinstatement—recovery. The devil has many precious things he has stolen from us (Isa. 45:2–3). Victory through praise reveals the treasures of darkness and the hidden riches in secret places.
Praise produces supernatural peace (2 Chr. 20:27–29). When your enemies know that your God is bigger than them, they will keep quiet. Praise also brings supernatural rest (2 Chr. 20:30).