BUILDING ALTARS OF PRAISE

Title: BUILDING ALTARS OF PRAISE

By Rev. Samuel Arimoro

Main Text: 2 Chronicles 20:21-22
Supporting Texts: Psalm 22:3, Acts 16:25-26, Hebrews 13:1

INTRODUCTION:
Altars are significant spiritual platforms for meeting with God, and when built with praise, they become powerful sites for divine intervention and supernatural breakthroughs. Praise transforms an ordinary altar into a dwelling place for God’s presence, shifting atmospheres and bringing deliverance, victory, and restoration. This study explores how building altars of praise can unlock the supernatural in our lives.

1. THE MEANING OF AN ALTAR OF PRAISE

a) An Altar Dedicated to Worship
It is a place where believers focus solely on exalting God (Psalm 95:6-7).

b) A Platform for Hosting God’s Presence
God inhabits the praises of His people (Psalm 22:3).

c) A Spiritual Weapon
Praise at the altar defeats spiritual opposition (2 Chronicles 20:21-22).

d) A Source of Joy and Strength
Praise uplifts the spirit and strengthens the believer (Nehemiah 8:10).

e) Biblical Example: Jehoshaphat and Judah experienced victory through an altar of praise (2 Chronicles 20:21-22).

2. THE POWER OF PRAISE AT THE ALTAR

a) It Invites God’s Presence
Where praise is lifted, God shows up (Psalm 22:3).

b) It Shifts Spiritual Atmospheres
Praise changes sorrow into joy and defeat into victory (Isaiah 61:3).

c) It Breaks Chains and Opens Doors
Paul and Silas praised God, and their prison chains fell off (Acts 16:25-26).

d) It Silences the Enemy
Praise renders the enemy powerless (Psalm 8:2).

e) Biblical Example: Paul and Silas’s praise altar caused an earthquake of deliverance (Acts 16:25-26).

3. HOW TO BUILD AN ALTAR OF PRAISE

a) Cultivate a Heart of Gratitude
Thanksgiving is the foundation of praise (1 Thessalonians 5:18).

b) Dedicate Time for Praise and Worship
Make praising God a daily practice (Psalm 34:1).

c) Offer Sacrifices of Praise
Praise God even in difficult circumstances (Hebrews 13:15).

d) Sing Spiritual Songs
Use songs to express your praise (Ephesians 5:19).

e) Biblical Example: David constantly built altars of praise to honour God (Psalm 150:1-6).

4. BENEFITS OF BUILDING ALTARS OF PRAISE

a) Divine Intervention
Praise attracts God’s miraculous hand (2 Chronicles 20:22).

b) Victory Over Battles
Praise wins battles without physical confrontation (Psalm 149:6-9).

c) Restoration and Deliverance
Chains are broken, and captives are freed (Acts 16:26).

d) Joy and Peace
Praise fills the heart with God’s joy and peace (Isaiah 12:3).

e) Biblical Example: Jehoshaphat’s altar of praise brought confusion to the enemies (2 Chronicles 20:22-23).

5. SUSTAINING ALTARS OF PRAISE

a) Consistency in Worship
Keep the altar active with daily praise (Psalm 92:1-2).

b) A Lifestyle of Gratitude
Let praise flow naturally from a grateful heart (Philippians 4:6-7).

c) Avoid Complaining or Negativity
Replace complaints with declarations of God’s goodness (Philippians 2:14).

d) Stay Filled with the Holy Spirit
The Holy Spirit empowers heartfelt praise (Ephesians 5:18-20).

e) Biblical Example: The early church sustained praise in their gatherings, leading to signs and wonders (Acts 2:46-47).

CONCLUSION:
Building an altar of praise is a spiritual act of faith that invites God’s presence and unleashes His power. Praise transforms the altar into a supernatural gateway for victory, deliverance, and restoration. As believers, we must cultivate a lifestyle of praise, ensuring our altars remain vibrant and effective.

PRAYER POINTS:
1. Lord, teach me to build and sustain an altar of praise in my life.

2. Father, let my praises attract Your presence and power.

3. I silence every enemy by the power of my praise in Jesus’ name.

4. Lord, turn my battles into victories through the power of praise.

5. Father, let my altar of praise open the heavens over my life.

6. I declare that my praise will break every chain of limitation in my life.

7. Holy Spirit, fill my heart with songs of praise continually.

8. Lord, make my altar of praise a testimony to Your goodness.

9. Father, let my praise altar bring restoration and joy to my household.

10. I decree that my altar of praise will always speak blessings and favour.

PROPHETIC DECLARATIONS:
1. Your altar of praise will usher you into supernatural breakthroughs.

2. Every chain holding you back is broken by the power of your praise.

3. Your praise will silence every enemy working against your destiny.

4. The presence of God will continually rest upon your altar of praise.

5. From today, your praise will unlock divine interventions in your life.

6. The heavens are open over your altar of praise, and blessings are flowing.

7. Your altar of praise will bring joy, peace, and restoration into your home.

8. As you praise, God will fight every unseen battle on your behalf.

9. Your praise will cause confusion in the camp of your enemies.

10. You will experience victory, favour, and breakthroughs through your praise.