DCLM Higher Everyday 24 June 2026 — Powerful Praise

At midnight, Paul and Silas who had been beaten and imprisoned with their feet in stocks, prayed and sang praises unto God. Their joyful attitude in suffering exemplifies the injunction that we should not worry about anything but rather pray and give thanks to God in everything (Philippians 4:6). But what were their thanksgiving for? Dick Eastman says, “Basically, thanksgiving is the act of expressing specific, gratitude to God for blessings He has bestowed upon us. These expressions may be mental or vocal.” But were the physical and emotional pains that Paul and Silas were going through blessings? May be no, from human standpoint. But God’s word says, “…count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations” (James 1:2). Hence, they did not murmur and complain, and God delivered them.

Solemn worship and praise are what the angels and elders do in heaven. As a young believer, you may be in one kind of suffering or another. Do not be discouraged. “It’s always darkest before the dawn,” says a song writer. So, turn your worries to praise and prayer for help.