Prophetic scriptures are defined as the more sure word of prophecy according to 2 Peter 1:19–21. They are not human opinions but prophetic words that proceed directly from the mouth of God Himself, as affirmed in Isaiah 34:16. God’s prophetic agenda for His Church and His people is fully contained in the Scriptures, as seen in Isaiah 29:11–12 and Acts 20:32. However, for prophetic words to come to pass, believers must receive them, believe them, and actively put them to work, as taught in John 1:12 and James 2:18. These prophetic seeds must continually be watered with praise in good hearts in order to bring forth fruit, according to Proverbs 12:14, Proverbs 13:2, and Hebrews 13:15.
Just as every product in a store has a price tag, every obstacle on the path of a believer carries a praise tag. Until obstacles are praised off the way, victory remains out of view. Scripture shows this pattern repeatedly, including Psalm 114:1–7, 2 Chronicles 20:20–24, and Joshua 6:20. Jesus Himself was not ashamed to call us brethren, establishing our spiritual lineage and identity, as seen in Hebrews 2:11, Genesis 29:35, and Revelation 5:5.
Praise is therefore not an opportunity but an identity. Believers do not praise God merely to receive something from Him; they praise God because it is their heritage. Praise defines our tribe. Our iconic and lionic DNA is revealed when we naturally demonstrate the culture of our tribe, which is the praise tribe. When believers lose their tribal identity of praise, they lose their place in kingdom heritage. To be out of praise is to be out of the tribe, and to be out of the tribe is to be out of place. When one is out of place, destiny is compromised. Our spiritual covering is preserved by maintaining our tribal identity of praise, as revealed in Psalm 22:3 and Genesis 49:9–10. Consequently, believers are called to assume their spiritual administrative responsibility as territorial commanders-in-chief in this end-time, serving as governors of praise, according to Zechariah 12:6.
Praise is the act of appreciating God for His faithfulness, as stated in Psalm 147:1. It is a kingdom culture rather than a church doctrine. Those who adopt praise as a lifestyle live triumphantly, as declared in Psalm 150:6. Praise also serves as the protocol for securing God’s presence, according to Psalm 100:4, Psalm 22:3, and Exodus 15:11.
Prophecies are not religious wishes but the unfolding of God’s divine plan, as seen in Joshua 21:45 and 1 Kings 8:15. God speaks according to what He can and will do if we believe, as revealed in Isaiah 14:24 and Luke 1:45. Every prophetic word that is received and believed keeps believers moving forward in season and out of season, according to 1 Corinthians 9:24–27 and Habakkuk 2:1–3.
Praise facilitates the fulfilment of prophecies by shifting focus from present circumstances to the efficacy of what is written, as taught in Psalm 56:4 and 10, and 1 Thessalonians 5:18 and 24. As believers sustain God’s presence through praise, all barriers to the fulfilment of prophecies are cleared from their path, according to Psalm 114:1–7, Psalm 22:3, and Acts 16:25–30. Though God dwells in heaven, His physical address on earth is praise. God manifests Himself and displays His power in praise, as seen in Exodus 15:11 and Hosea 10:11. In prayer, believers tell God what they want, but in praise, God supplies what they truly need. Prayer makes demands on inheritance, while praise enables the reception of heritage. Wherever an obstacle exists, praise must be sent ahead on assignment. Believers are therefore not to praise God only for what has already happened but also for what is yet to happen, according to Luke 17:17–19 and Psalm 67:5–7.
Praise produces multiple benefits. It establishes rulership, as declared in Revelation 5:9–10 and Genesis 49:9–10, where the sceptre is said not to depart from Judah. Praise transforms captivity into captaincy; a praiseful believer does not remain under bondage, but his enemies become his prey. Praise also confers authority, as seen in Genesis 49:9, where the lawgiver proceeds from Judah. It releases affluence, symbolized in Genesis 49:11 by garments washed in wine. Praise guarantees divine presence, according to Psalm 22:3, and opens doors, as shown in Psalm 114:1–8 and Revelation 3:8. God’s presence remains the greatest spiritual asset of the believer, and praise is the price required to secure it. That presence guarantees maximum security against the challenges of life, as affirmed in Romans 8:31.
There are, however, hindrances to praise. Sin obstructs praise and causes destiny to sink, as revealed in Psalm 15:1–3, James 1:13–15, Proverbs 28:13, and Hebrews 12:14. Another hindrance is holding on to the past. Isaiah 43:18 teaches the necessity of letting go, as those who cling to the past miss the future, according to Luke 9:62. Negative past experiences breed depression and distraction, making a lifestyle of praise impossible. To enter a new era, the old era must be discarded.
Offence in God is another major hindrance to praise. Scripture teaches that God is neither slow nor late. Those who wait on Him are never put to shame, as seen in Isaiah 49:23 and Isaiah 40:31. John the Baptist, though greatly prophesied about and declared the greatest born of women, became offended and was eventually destroyed by that offence, as recorded in Matthew 11:1–6. Offence in God is a personal choice. John was offended, imprisoned, and beheaded. In contrast, Paul and Silas were imprisoned but refused offence; instead, they praised God and were supernaturally released, according to Acts 16:25–30.