The Scepter Shall Not Depart From Judah -Rev. Dr. Isaac Opoku-Asare

Title
The Power of Praise: Why Thanking God Brings Authority and Blessings

Title 1
The Power of Praise and Gratitude: Bringing Blessings into Our Lives
Title 2
Thanksgiving: A Transformational Key to Experiencing God’s Power
Title 3
The Importance of Thanksgiving: Turning Valley Moments into Blessings
Summary
In these episodes, Pastor Isaac Opoku Asari emphasizes the importance of praising God and giving thanks. By understanding the significance of gratitude, we can experience the power of God’s blessings in our lives. Whether in the Old or New Testament, praise should come before making requests to God, and giving thanks for our insufficiencies allows us to open ourselves up to the manifestation of His power. Through the examples of Leah, Judah, and David, we learn that Thanksgiving is the key to turning our lowest moments into opportunities for blessings and experiencing wholeness and completion in our lives.

Key Points
• Gratitude for even the basic necessities of life brings blessings.

• Praises and thanksgiving should be prioritized before making requests to God.

• The story of Judah leading the battle in the Old Testament illustrates the importance of praising God before seeking victory.

• Jesus emphasized the need for physical as well as spiritual nourishment, reminding us that God is interested in all our needs.

• Lift up your insufficiency to God and give thanks, and God will multiply your blessings.

• Giving thanks to God can bring life to our seemingly impossible situations.

• Even amidst challenges, we should thank God for what He has done and trust in His plan.

Best Quotes
09:18 – 09:26
• “Judah, your brothers will praise you. Your hand will be on the neck of your enemies. Praises is not a measure of weakness, praise is power.”

11:00 – 11:06
• “Out of all the children that were born to Jacob, the only one that was called praise was Judah.”

12:00 – 12:06
• “The first thing you should do when you get up is not to ask God for something. But the first thing you should do is to praise God.”

21:59 – 22:04
• “Give God thanks for your insufficiency and see what God will do.”

25:43 – 25:52
• “If you want life to be delivered to your death situation, start giving thanks to God about your condition and you will see God manifest in your life.”

31:07 – 31:12
• “The full stop, the spiritual full stop of our lives, is thanksgiving.”

31:11 – 31:16
• “Faith starts the journey, but it’s thanksgiving that is going to bring you wholeness.”