I am a worship leader and so when I listen to praise/worship songs I am always on guard what the lyrics are conveying, is it biblically sound etc. And this song, ‘Praise’ by elevation worship is my absolute favorite ever since I discovered it on TH-cam a few months ago. I sing it or listen to it almost everyday. This is a great praise song. I cannot agree with the things that you are accusing them of. Like a lot of commenters already said, we are talking about spiritual enemies here, i.e. the evil spirits, principalities etc. Not physical enemies (human). No, our enemy is never a human being (even though they could be used by the evil ones to hurt us) The lyric is beautiful, it reminds me of when the Israelites walking through the Red Sea when the Egyptians were drown. I appreciate that you bring up these topics and so people are more aware of the theology these worship songs are preaching, but this song is really not what you are saying. Thank you and God bless.
That’s what came to me immediately. Our Spiritual enemies, not people. I really like Allen Parr, and I think he means well, I just don’t agree with him on this
Totally diageee that “our enemy is never a human being.” Humans now and throughout history, throughout the world, set themselves against Jesus and His people. And even on a secular level, people have political enemies who seek to persecute, jail, bankrupt, etc. them. We see it in our country nowadays, and it’s certainly true in foreign countries that are communist, dictator rule, etc. It is beyond naive to claim that people are never the enemies of other people. Even David cried out to God to be saved from his enemies, by which he meant other people.
@@kaylaanderson9102 hello thanks for bringing this up. Yes, I see what you mean. First of all, when I typed the original comment, I was responding to the video. ‘My praise is the water, my enemies drown in’. We are not talking about the physical enemies (human being) as suggested by Allen. And yes we do have human enemies but there’s a difference between ‘they treat me as their enemy’ vs ‘we treat each other as enemies’. If you know what I mean. What did Jesus do to His enemies? He prayed for them. He didn’t pray for his enemies to get drowned. That’s my whole point.
@@789genieno you praise Him in your troubles because He is still worthy of it. Praise is not a weapon of spiritual warfare and we don’t praise God so we can be victorious and gain from it. We praise Him because He deserves all of it
"Praise is the weapon, my enemies drown in" is actually my favourite lyric. It's pretty clear that you can use praise to God to drown out the voice of doubt, anxiety, and any evil speech and thoughts. It's a beautiful song and I listen to it almost everyday and I recommend it everyone here❤
2 chronicles 20:22 El versículo 2 "As they began to sing and praise, the Lord set ambushes against the men of Ammon and Moab and Mount Seir who were invading Judah, and they were defeated."
Yes exactly! It speaks of God's omnipotence! We've read about who He is in the old testament. It's weird to over analyze this part when this is God we're talking about who takes away and gives life.
doubt, anxiety, and evil speech are from the devil. So you are in turn affirming that you praise God because you want him to do something for you. It is like saying "Thank you" to someone as a manipulative trick because you want something from that person. If someone does this to you, will you be happy? Thanking you only because they want something from you?
Why did Jesus come to do? If you choose to keep living by Old Testament principles then there was no need for him to come. If you want your sin to be cleansed, God to the mountain and get a priest to go and offer a sacrifice on your behalf just like ancient Israel did. @@josecarlosbonillaful
First, I appreciate the desire for holiness and accuracy in worship. We should all have that desire and practice so that we may worship in spirit and in truth. Our pastoral team does review the lyrics of all songs used in corporate worship. This song, "Praise", has passed the test for us. . Now, a few items to address: . 4:15 - No, we're not teaching people that our physical enemies drown in our praise. Any Christian who has read the Book of Ephesians knows what this means. We're discussing spiritual warfare. Our enemies are not flesh and blood, but rather they are the rulers of darkness in this age and the spiritual forces at work against us. This is simply a metaphor. Metaphor is used throughout the Bible in the Book of Psalms in particular, which is the Bible "manual of praise" for lack of a better term. There are tons of metaphors in it, none of which are meant to be taken literally. So if we have a problem with modern praise songs using metaphor, then much of Psalms much also be discredited. . Regarding Old Testament style miracles happening: I'm not a charismatic, but I attend and worship at an Assemblies Church. None of us think bread is going to rain down from heaven (unless that's a metaphor for receiving blessings), we don't think walls are going to fall down, nor do we think the rivers are going to part. Again, this song is a metaphor. You're reading it literally. We don't take it that way... at all! There are tons of traditional songs that use metaphors, and I don't see people worrying about them. "Lift you up on eagles wings".... no one expecting an eagle to pick you up on the way home from church if you veer off the road. "A Mighty Fortress is our God"... no one is expecting God to built a moat and walls around your house. "Jesus Savior pilot me..." no one expects us to sell out house, buy a boat, and have God directly steer us on the oceans. . Regarding instant solutions: no one expects such things, again, unless you're in a Word of Faith or Prosperity Gospel church, which has a lot more to fault than simply misusing worship music. Rather, lifelong praise of God and prayer to him are the goals regardless of the scenarios we find ourselves in. Does God grant specific release from physical ailments and material blessings? Yes, on occasions he does, but there's no expectation of a 1 for 1 tit for tat, nor is there any guarantee at all that we will receive healing or blessings. Regardless, there are plenty of examples of people praying ceaselessly to God for relief in the Bible: Hannah (the Prophet Samuel's mother) asking for a son; Paul asking for relief from his 'thorn in the flesh'. One person's prayer (Hannah's) is answered favorably; the other's (Paul) is left to endure with God strengthening him. Why not praise God in the same way? Don't worry: we don't see God as a genie. There is nothing in this song that suggests instant gratification, so I do not understand why that was brought up as a point of contention. Do some churches misuse this song that way? I'm sure there are. Blame the churches, not the song or songwriters. . Regarding praise as a weapon: The Sword of the Spirit. God's Word? Yep. Any true use of God's Word is a weapon against the lies of Satan. This song contains many truths about God and his faithfulness. Thus, it can be a weapon against the slings and arrows of the evil one. We should always use the weapons (and armor) that God puts at our disposal. We can fill our mouths with praise rather than complaints. . I look at this similar to when Jesus told his disciples: "Whoever is not against us is for us." These song writers are putting forth new songs for people to worship God with, and unless we can find direct, clear contradictions to scripture, I'd invite us to be a little less nitpick and bit more gracious. You may interpret the song strictly, so it's not good or healthy for you to use it. If someone's church hasn't been well-versed in Scripture to understand passages such as 'The Armor of God', then probably these aren't the best songs to use. My church is versed in those passages and therefore interprets much of the song metaphorically, and therefore we can and do use it with that in mind. . One other thought: if these kinds of songs do confuse people in your congregation, what a great time to open up the Bible to Ephesian Ch 6 and do a series on "The Armor of God" and/or the Psalms! . Submitted respectfully. Hopefully, I passed the "discernment" test. *grins
The sheer number of people in support of this pedantic and nit picky video with not one bit of push back is so terribly emblematic of how dumbed down our society has become. We no longer understand nuance, metaphor, imagery, poetic license etc etc to the degree that the church is fighting over the songs we sing vice what's in our hearts. No wonder we're losing the cultural battle for hearts and souls.
Praise is a weapon of spiritual warfare.. any time, any day! Now when they began to sing and to praise, the LORD set ambushes against the people of Ammon, Moab, and Mount Seir, who had come against Judah; and they were defeated.”
I think I agree with the points you have laid out. But maybe the reason many are quick to question the soundness of the lyrics of an Elevation song is because of the many other times they have said outlandish things in their songs/sermons. Many of their songs/sermons have also often been self-centered rather than God-centered. If church leadership is to condone one of their songs, wouldn't that open the door for congregants to consume other media of their's that could contain false doctrine/ideas about our faith? Not everyone in the congregation has the discernment that the pastoral staff should have. Therefore, I think it would be wise to not only teach sound doctrine, but also to protect the flock from false doctrine. Similar to what Allen stated in the video, even if it was only 1% bad and 99% good, it still wouldn't be worth consuming at all.
I appreciate your thoughtful and thorough reply. It was very kind as well. Thank you for that. Metaphors are great as long as they are biblical. So describing God as a mighty fortress is biblical because the Bible says that he is our protector. So that’s why creativity is great when it’s biblical. But when we use metaphors to describe God, in a way, that is biblical, that’s the problem. For instance, a few years ago, the song, Wreckless Love was another one that all the churches were singing. But, reckless means to be out of control and oftentimes, putting others in danger. In no situation should we ever describe God and his love as reckless. Does that make sense?
@@jammers4jesus YES! This is unabashadely a reference to Exodus 14. So... You have your recently freed hebrews at the sea, and the angry Egyptians barrelling down on them. And God opens the sea and they are able to flee across while their enemies are drowned. Have you ever been at chruch (or at home) singing worship, and... The world and all its troubles fall away, and its just you and your brothers and sisters before God, singing His praises? THAT'S the drowning of your enemies. He has rescued you from them. I can't think of a BETTER reason to praise!
I took the lyric "praise is the water my enemies drown in" as referring to spiritual enemies and problems in our life, but I didn't take it as meaning that praise would get all the enemies off our backs and solve every problem. I kind of took it as praise is good for the soul when we are going through rough times, so when we are praising our problems don't feel so large...as in "they drown" in comparison to God's goodness. I wasn't sure how to explain that so hope it makes sense!
Yes thats how I thought of it too, For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places. I saw that lyric more as a spiritual lyric that states the enemies that drown arent humans but the devil and his demons those are the ones who drown in our praise.
I took it that way as well. Praise is not literally water, but I thought the lyric alluded to drowning out, or silencing, enemy voices, while amplifying God's Truth and focus on Him.
"Praise is the water my enemies drown in" is one of my favorite lines from this song. Because when we worship, whether with music or without, it readjusts our vision and sets our eyes on God and not on our problems. And if "we wrestle not against flesh and blood" and thus our enemies aren't physical, our spiritual enemies are drowned out and we leave the fight to the Lord.
This used to be my favorite line as well. But when I examine why, it is for selfish reasons. It makes me feel like I have the power to rid my enemies. It makes me feel good about myself as a believer. As if my praise and prayers have any power or authority over God himself... There is no truth to this. It is all by the power of God through the blood of Jesus.
@jadasimmons2216 but you DO have the power to rid yourself of your enemies... in your head space, which is what this song is saying and what my reply was about. We don't fight our battles alone, and when we worship, it resets our focus onto God so that our enemies aren't able to come steal, kill, and destroy. Praise reminds us where our help comes from. ❤️
It's not through our power or any amount of praise that God works for us. It is because we have been bought by the blood of the lamb. It is absolutely not any power of my own, or anything that I have done in my own power that casts out enemies. The only thing I can do is praise my creator in awestruck wonder for the mercies He surrounds me with, knowing that none of it came from my power, but His alone.@@colleenmeyer2049
I think it's poetic. My enemies are anxiety and depression..they drown while I praise. Where therapy and 12 steps have failed God makes the difference!
Exactly, I think this time, Allen went just too far and too complicated. Simple metaphor, our enemies such as fear, anxiety, depression will be drown in the room full of praise (which is our house or bedroom). No big deal.
Even if it’s poetic, the Bible doesn’t teach that praise drowns anxiety or depression. As a Christian who’s gone through both praise never chased them away.
I suffer from depression and ptsd from my time in Iraq. I praise God even in times where I don't feel like it and depressed. But I also take medication and have therapy with the VA. I praise God for giving me the tools so I can feel better.
“Cause praise is the waters my enemies drown in.” It means that, spiritually, God will protect you all the time. If you have faith to God there’s nothing to worry about.
I had not heard the song, but I took the lyric to mean more like internal. If my mind is so consumed with praise, then I am not worried about my enemies, and thus my enemies are drowned in my praise. My mind is stayed on the Lord. But I hear you Bro Allen, I hear you. And I thank you.
@@ikec-pw5sbWhy is it inexcusable ? If the shield of faith and sword of truth are considered spiritual weapons then what disqualifies worship( which utilizes & reinforces both concepts in a believer) from being the same?
@@ikec-pw5sb Sword of the Spirit... Shield of Faith... such metaphors are common in both Old and New Testament. Ever hear "A Mighty Fortress is our God" or "Onward, Christian Soldiers?"
The Holy Spirit is the living water. When it comes to spiritual warfare, it’s very difficult for the enemy to attack while you’re praising. I feel the Holy Spirit when I’m praising, so much so that there’s no room for the enemy. The living water drowns it or drowns it out.
Brother, you do err by not knowing the Scriptures! 1 Samuel 16:13 “… David took the harp and played it with his hand, so Saul would find relief and it would be good for him, and the evil spirit would depart from him.” AND THE EVIL SPIRIT WOULD DEPART FROM HIM! What is it about this verse that you do not understand? David was clearly using his God-given ability to drive away the evil spirit. Are you implying that if David were also praising and worshiping God while he was playing the harp that it would somehow eliminate the effectiveness of David’s playing to drive away the evil spirit? If you read this passage you will also see that it does not say that God removed or dismissed the evil spirit. You can read into it as much as you want but the passage clearly states that the evil spirit departed as a result of David’s playing the harp. It does not say God removed or dismissed the evil, it states that David’s playing caused the evil spirit to depart. This passage clearly reveals the power of music and who is to say that that power is not multiplied when we add praise and worship to the songs that glorify the creator of the heavens and earth? It should be understood without saying that music can also cause great harm as we see from these satanic metal bands that lead many of our youth to suicide and murder. The lyrics are clearly intended for the spiritual realm since believers are spiritual beings and understand the spiritual realm. As Christians we should all know this. Our enemy is in the spiritual realm and is more often than not manifested in the physical. It’s not people, it’s the adversary working through and influencing people. When we pray to our great intercessor, he does not take people out, he works through the spiritual realm and addresses the demons at work. Furthermore, you are leaving out the fact that this is very clearly a metaphor. YES, The Bible clearly declares that music can drive away evil spirits as we see in first Samuel 16 with David playing the harp! And again who is to say that adding praise and worship to music would not amplify its effectiveness? The lyrics of the song “Praise” stand correctly! Furthermore, where in the Bible does it state that God can no longer perform miracles similar to the ones that He performed in the Old Testament? And who is to say that one miracle supersedes another? It’s so sad when Christians put God in a box!
do you know what you just said? you said God didnt do anything to make the evil spirit leave saul when he did actually and that David did all the work by just playing his harp but didnt read full chapter God GAVE IT TO SAUL my my WHY? BECAUSE GODS SPIRIT LEFT SAUL the amount of stupidness is mind baffling your telling me God didnt do anything but david? a mere mortal? AND WHERE DOES IT STATE DAVID WAS PLAYING WHILST PRAISING THE LORD? this is boombaffling! understand praise understand its not a weapon but a pin of Thanks. AND NO MUSIC DOSENT JUST DRIVE AWAY EVIL SPIRITS WITHOUT GODS POWER WHY? because again God gave it to Saul and The Holy spirit left saul. and then you write something that goes against your first argument.
And now my head will be lifted up above my enemies around me; and I will offer in His tent sacrifices with shouts of joy; I will sing, yes, I will sing praises to the Lord” - Psalm 27:6
Sometimes my enemies are my thoughts. So as for me my negative thoughts drown when I praise God. My praise and the power of God drown out the thoughts that try to plague my mind.
How about this verse!! Psalms 18 (KJV) ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ ³ I will call upon the LORD, who is worthy to be praised: so shall I be saved from mine enemies. … ¹⁷ He delivered me from my strong enemy, and from them which hated me: for they were too strong for me. … ³⁷ I have pursued mine enemies, and overtaken them: neither did I turn again till they were consumed. … ⁴⁰ Thou hast also given me the necks of mine enemies; that I might destroy them that hate me.
I understood it as praising God and loving God is what we need to drown out the sins we commit. Like, to conquer our sins. Flood ourselves with God, to drown out our sins, and reject sins.
From my personal experience, when I have been depressed both worship and praise shifts the entire atmosphere around me and my depression is chased away.
@@SMHunt in all transparency, I am a worshiper at heart. When something overwhelming happens in my life, I get upset, sad, troubled, just like anyone else wrapped in flesh. However, I have found the remedy to keep me from ever becoming a victim or prisoner of depression, and it is worship. I’ve never had to take pills to cure me of depression, neither have I had to undergo therapy. It is worship that steadies, anchors me and rescues me. No, the depression does not return, but then again, I try to live a life of worship unto the Lord. When I worship, the atmosphere around me is supernaturally changed by the Spirit of God. “When I sit in darkness, the Lord Himself will be my Light” (Micah 7:8). Darkness must flee and depression never finds the opportunity to camp out with me. Darkness and Light cannot co-exist. “The Light overpowers the darkness, and the darkness cannot comprehend it.”
Does other music with this same structure (meaning the very distinct patterns in the music's volume &/or frequency that assist in building your emotions)?? For example... a balled from a singer with incredible range & tone that builds to a climax making you feel warm and fuzzy??
@@whitneypaige615 There’s a different spirit on other kinds of music. I used to be an R&B and jazz singer when I lived in Brooklyn NY. While I never sang songs with seductive lyrics, I recognized there was a different spirit on that kind of music, mostly sensual - appealing to the emotions. I’m not condemning music like jazz or sweet love songs and ballads. They have their place for sure. But depression is a demon that comes to take you to the bowels of HELL. Depression comes to kill, steal and destroy, just like its escort-Satan. I know that if I want to be rescued from that demon I need ONLY music that will speak to my spirit, not my emotions. Praise and worship to my ABBA lifts my soul (mind, will and emotions), and spirit UP to God, and elevates my soul and spirit above the warfare that Satan has waged against me. If I listen to music that appeals to my emotions when depression tries to overtake me, I’m only continuing to feed my emotions. I can’t trust my emotions. Praise and worship takes me to God and there He dispatches His angels to join in the warfare and fight with me. Yes, even the Lord Himself fights for me in the worship.
Psalms 106: 10 "He saved them from those who hated them; he rescued them from their enemies. 11 But the water drowned their enemies; not one of them was left. 12 Then his people believed his promises and sang praises to him. In 2 Chronicles 20, Three enemy nations had joined together to defeat Israel. King Jehoshaphat placed a choir in front of the army as they marched into battle. The Israelites started praising God, confusion ensued and the enemy was defeated.
I immediately thought of King Jehoshaphat when he asked that question. It's one of my favourite stories in the Bible. When everything else fails, I feel like I have nothing left to do (even Bible reading and prayer do not work), but praise God. It's not to ask God to defeat my enemies. It is to remind myself how great my God is and that all my enemies are nothing when they face my God.
Reading that scripture makes me think they pulled inspiration from that for the line in the song. If that's the case. Conversation over. It's "biblically sound."
Praise is the water my enemies drown in, It means Worship and Praise is a spiritual weapon for warfare. The power of praise in battles is shown in 2 Chronicles 20, Psalm 8:2, and Psalm 149:5-9. Praise helps us to focus on God and realize our need for Him, and thus turn the battle over to Him.
2 Chronicals.. I just opened my Bible and there it is.. I'm thinking that he is maybe referring to how some say churches like Bethel..( IDK...I don't go there.. but have watched where they say that many are taught if their prayers aren't answered or miracles..don't happen they don't have enough truth.. THAT is wrong I too believe that is wrong.. Because it doesn't always happen like that, but I believe the devil flees when scripture is stated or sang aloud.. I believe more of the Holy Spirit gives us all more power.. I believe miracles do happen..Use discernment... If you don't feel like singing it.. dont.. If you love it.. Keep on singing and praise the LORD!!! AS LONg as I'm living I want to PRAISE.. THE LORD! It chases my depression too!
I must say, I know praise and worship is a weapon. In warfare with the enemy, your praise and worship in God is a strong showing of faith that the battle is already won in Jesus's name. God Bless You reading this right now 🙏❤️
@@Sanddollar1 I have to respectfully disagree. It's not a statement of manipulation like saying "Hey, praise God and you'll get this." It's just a declaration of truth. Like saying "Draw near to God and the enemy will flee you." Even when the believer comes to God with no other intention, except to praise and worship him, they will ALWAYS receive something in return just because God is who he is. Everything about him is inherently unselfish and giving. They will receive things as a natural byproduct of his nature (love, protection, provision). They don't have to use praise as a means to an end . Praise, in and of itself, ushers us into God's presence where these things are freely given. We should always draw near to God to know him, to be with him, but the truth is, when you do that, something does occur! It's the natural byproduct of being in God's presence, the enemy must flee (Satan). In the same way, we have these enemies of the mind. Satan's lies (doubt, fear, insecurity, worry, etc...). When you praise God for who he is, it's just the natural byproduct of our praise ( the protective, mighty presence of God), that his presence DROWNS out all of the lies, all those enemies of the mind. "Not by might, nor by power, but by my SPIRIT, says the LORD". Thanksgiving and PRAISE is where the believer will find the power to overcome the enemy period. It is in his presence that we bear the full armor of God. And we are in fact called to bring these enemies into the very presence of God, so he can deal with them, not us. Jesus said, "Apart from me, you can do nothing!" Scripture says "Cast all of your anxiety on the Lord, because he cares for you. We enter into his gates (his presence) with Thanksgiving and PRAISE! Once there, the believer will be flooded by God's presence, where the enemy cannot stand. The believer won't drown or be overcome by his presence (maybe overwhelmed, but not overcome). Being flooded by God's presence DROWNS out the enemies lies. This is a powerful line for those who battle with doubt, fears, depression, etc... These are real enemies. I think Satan sits back and laughs when Christians try to diminish the power & protection they will find in the presence of God, which we enter into through Thanksgiving & Praise. He knows that it is there that he and his lies must flee. So he causes Christians to split hairs over a metaphor in order to keep us from thinking we actually can overcome the enemies lies and HIS manipulations through praising God. Only when we praise God & enter into his presence will we ever find the victory. It's not manipulative to want God to free us from bondage, to meet us with his presence & his truths. God wants to fight our battles & yes, he wants to drown out all the lies of the evil one (our true enemy). We need to be careful that in our zeal to protect that which we love, we don't become a tool in the enemies hand like Peter and try to keep our Lord from saving us from Satan's lies.
@@Sanddollar1 I think your concern should be with how it leads you to think. Are you really in a position to speak to what other people are thinking? You don't know the thoughts of men. I think in our efforts to be biblically sound we can carelesslymove into another Spirit of control and manipulation with the word of God to control other people's praise and worship Your personal interpretation of that song doesn't define what it means for everybody else I really believe that you focus on your relationship with God and guard the worship songs that God tells you not to listen to.That song has blessed millions of people as they get closer to God including myself . I believe you and Alan are spreading interpretation of that song.
@@Livelife95ify While I partially agree with you that someone might take a different meaning from the song, that does not release these songwriters from their responsibility before God to watch the teaching of the music. The criticism comes from the consistent skirting the lines or crossing of lines from these writers/churches. This song is “the least of these,” but it continues a bad pattern.
The phrase "Praise is the water that my enemies drown in" is a metaphorical expression that conveys the idea that when we choose to praise and worship God in the midst of difficulties or when facing enemies, it can bring about their defeat or downfall. In the Bible, we see examples of praise leading to victory, such as in the story of Jehoshaphat in 2 Chronicles 20, where the people praised God and their enemies were defeated without them having to fight. Praise can shift our focus from our problems to God's power, and in doing so, it can bring about deliverance and triumph over our adversaries.
So it is God who defeats the enemies not your praise... Praise is not the waters that my enemies drown in... Please brother do not those false preachings slider into our praise and worship songs?
This dude is blabbing too narrow mindedly God inhabits the praises of his people.psalms 22 Genuine praise with the most high authority can definitely drown the enemies.
Agree, praise brought me through these 10 months after my first son's murder,has become strenghten force for my daughter who lost her husband 3months ago, as long as I'm breathing I'm gonna praise The LORD🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
Ephesians 6:12 For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities , against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.
A few weeks ago, I was at a Prophetic Conference and I had a tough time focusing on the service because the enemy kept filling my mind with negative thoughts. (I was also fasting at the time.) In a still small voice, I heard the Lord say “Worship Me” and when I started worshiping, the negative thoughts stopped immediately. It was amazing! I literally saw a vision of a group of demons screaming in pain and covering their ears because they hated my praise. Another situation happened where two of my friends in the body of Christ got into an argument. It was bad! I heard the voice of the Lord say “Worship Me”. I responded “Lord, how can I do that in this environment?” I heard Him say it again “Worship Me”. So I began to sing “I will exalt you” and 30 seconds later, these women apologized to each other and held hands and prayed. I felt a powerful wave of the Holy Spirit. The Lord taught me Praising Him destroys the attacks of the demonic spirits. This is why I love that verse “My praise is the water my enemies drown in”. Worship is a spiritual warfare tool that we can use against the enemy. It’s so effective. I understand the importance of being biblically and theologically accurate but I know what my Heavenly Father said. Worship is a weapon!
That line is like when u have noise cancelling headphones on and your drowning out the doubt, fear, anxiety, gossip, hatred.. ect.. Praise does that for me when every attack possible is trying to come against my mind and life. Helps me to remain focused on Yeshua.
King Jehoshaphat and his people organized a choir according to God’s directive and they began to praise God even when the enemies were already very close to them. Three nations rose against them, yet they believe that by praise they will have victory because God said so. This is from 2 Chronicles 20:22. Praising can be a weapon to defeat enemies. We praise God for everything what he has done and will do.
It does a lot more than that. Praise is a tool God gave us to enact things in the spiritual world. I don’t understand how it works. But I know it does and there is never a bad reason to praise the Lord. Don’t let legalistic people make you feel like got a cop operating a speed trap. God welcomes you every time you come to Him. Regardless of your words.
It does not say drowns the noise of our enemies. It says cus praise is the waters my enemies drown in. Notice the difference in implications from the two different phrases.
@@xTh3_Chosen i feel your taking the lyrics too literally. poem and literature is often read in a metaphorical sense which tries to imply something deeper, best example happens to be the bible, Jesus used to talk in parables himself! I would advice you to stop taking the lyrics so seriously and understand the metaphorical symbolism in these lyrics.
So, I like this song and appreciate your review of it. It sounds like most of the issue is with just wording in certain ways which is more a writer's preference. I don't disagree that some of it could've been worded better. However, I've always taken the 'drown' to be that our praise will overflow and drown out our enemies (not physically harm them). It will make it so that no matter how much they try to hurt or harm us, we lift up praise disregard it, and keep going knowing God is in control. We lift up our trouble to the Lord. I've never taken it as them saying we could physically have our enemies drowned by praising God. As for praise being a weapon, a weapon can be offensive or defensive, if we use praise to help defend us from doubt, fear, etc...can it not be viewed as the equivalency of a weapon that we are using to defend against these thoughts? For instance, I recommend when a brother/sister is struggling that, they turn on worship music and sing along to lift up the struggle to God. I recommend this for two reasons 1) it's never bad to praise God and 2) it gives them something mental and physical to help focus them in their struggle to God that can help lead them into prayer. In essence, I've treated praise as a spiritual weapon involved in spiritual warfare. It would be interesting for you to get the writer(s) of the song on and pick their brain about the lyrics. It could lead to some interesting conversations. Just some thought from a brother, I really appreciate this video and your response to it, and agree maybe some of it could be better worded.
Same, when I think of this lyric, I think of praising being around us so much and in our minds and spirits so much that we don’t focus on our enemies (spiritual or physical), we instead focus on who God is and how much power He has.
Yes! We don't all get along with one another. There are a number of people who have caused me grief in my life but they are not my enemies! I'm sure I don't need to tell anyone who is!!!!
@@Eleina1951 yeah theyre not your enemies but the word enemy just symbolizes the hard times of your life and the tough battles youve faced not physically your enemy bcoz thats common sense unless your just tryna find something that makes them bad .For me It's just common sense but we ppl dont have the same sense some will always find a problem and conflicts
One of my favorite part "My praise is the water my enemies drown in" & "My praise is the shout that brings Jericho down". I really do love this song 🙏🙏
Then you should check yourself … my my my my my my We are nothing It was god and god alone that brought the wall down and parted the Red Sea GOD Not you not me not them GOD Alone
@@926paajaall peace and love brother/sister, I don’t think the brother/sister was writing this to be taken so literally. I understand your concern for the writer here but saying they should “check themselves” because they are singing a worship song that has a different meaning to that person then maybe you is just inconsiderate. I do agree with your points, we are nothing and it was GOD ALONE that did all those things, but you’re assuming this believer is saying that it was Moses himself and only himself that parted the Red Sea etc is just silliness. All peace and love brother have a blessed day❤️
@@goobxyz4518 exactly. We've heard and have had testimonies of praising through circumstances and situations and in the midst of that, God calm the situations.
@@926paaja our praises goes to God and God alone...So if I praise in circumstances and I experience a change, that means God turned my situation around through praise. I hope you understand that the wall of Jericho in our today life could mean anything like trials, temptations and life circumstances?? And we pray and praise through these things. So next time, please understand the context of my write up before you condemn me.🙏🙏
As a worship leader, I so appreciate your thoughts. One of the hardest things about being a worship leader is having to explain to people why we don't sing certain songs. My first thought on this song was "don't they run their lyrics by anyone?" but then I realize that their pastors are probably preaching these same unbiblical ideas. Words matter. I'm not sure Jesus would be called The Word if words didn't matter. We need to be careful with what we teach through music because that sticks with us more than a sermon.
@@thebeatagp Praise has been shown Biblically to be synonymous with strength. Psalm 8:2 “Out of the mouth of babes and sucklings hast thou ordained strength because of thine enemies, that thou mightest silence the enemy and the avenger.” This verse is reiterated by Jesus but He substitutes ‘strength’ with the word ‘Praise’. Matthew 21:29 “"Do You hear what these children are saying?" they asked. "Yes," Jesus answered. "Have you never read: 'From the mouths of children and infants You have ordained praise'?"” This part of the song brings these verses to life by using the imagery of Pharaoh and his horsemen drowning in the Red Sea. Of course literal walls like Jericho aren’t going to fall or the Mediterranean parted for anyone today, but God showed us the magnitude of victory in Praise, and all of our victories are spiritual because “For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.” Ephesians 6:12 True, Praise is exalting God but He Himself literally showed us in Jericho what praising Him could do; bring down walls!!! PS: God still rains down manna today for a lot of needy people, just not in the way you read about it. Don’t let your reformed theology sterilize your spiritual discernment and the Praise of Him.
For me as a singer in our church as for “ENERMIES” in the lyrics of every song and in this particular song(PRAISE) that i sings,i reffered to them as SICKNESS,STRESS,DEPRESSION & etc,because for me….these are my “ENERMIES”.You don’t like these things to hang around you,they don’t bring you any good but they can destroy you….soooooo thats the way i take or relate to it(ENERMIES)Thank you.
Psalm 69:1 Save me, God! I am about to drown. 2: I am sinking deep in the mud, and my feet are slipping. I am about to be swept under by a mighty flood...14: Don't let me sink in the mud, but save me from my enemies and from the deep water. 15: Don't let me be swept away by a flood or drowned in the ocean or swallowed by death. 16: Answer me, Lord! You are kind and good. Pay attention to me! You are truly merciful. David was very poetic as well.
As a follower of God, our only enemy is the enemy and demons. We are not to hate anyone or have physical enemies. Drown my enemies is to drown the devil and the demons. Drown insecurity, doubt, anger, fear, etc.
When I first heard this line I automatically thought it meant that our praise is a weapon that “drowns out” the enemy. Like if we are worshipping God continually, His truth will drown out the voice of the enemy. Sometimes in songwriting, you have an idea you want to pen, but in the end it sometimes gets distorted to fit the melody or rhyming scheme, or it never really gets fleshed out enough. In my opinion, it’s not that big of a deal.
I interpreted the verse about drowning as a metaphor to just say that our praises are more powerful than our spiritual enemies. Essentially our praises make darkness flee, which if you think that’s biblical or not is fair but I don’t think it’s literally talking about physical enemies.
I don’t think there is a single song elevation does that he did not have a hand in writing. I don’t know if that’s why these issues come up, but it’s worth looking into.
@@mcain2911 Hello, you are very correct , when you scroll down the info section of any elevation song he is indeed a part of the group of writers of most of the songs … 👀
Look at the jackals. Aren’t scriptural meaning what? Is not exactly stated in the Bible. Yeah - that is called reading aloud and no sermon only does that.
“Praise is the water my enemies drown in” is a metaphor for when u have a relationship with Christ, your no longer getting attack by demons. The demons are the ones who get destroyed when u have a relationship with Christ. I witnessed this first hand last night at church
Yes, it is possible for someone to praise God continually and get over anxiety, depression, or addiction. It's part of what faith can do. Faith is the victory that overcomes the world.
I just listened to this song a few minutes ago. And now i just want to listen and sing it again. God is capable of doing the impossible and whoever who doesn't believe it must be questioning theirs relationship with God instead of being questioning someone else's praise
As I worship leader I want to be 100% right in the presence of my Savior. I want to be told “Well done good and faithful servant.” I don’t want to introduce anything to our congregation that is 99%. I appreciate your videos that give me the opportunity to see things I may not have recognized at first. I love this song but I agree, it’s not 100% accurate and I can’t take that to “my” congregation. Blessings
Awesome and balanced analysis, brother. As Christians, our songs of praise and worship to God must be theologically correct. We can't offer "strange fire" and expect God to accept it.
That’s not balanced. It’s an attack video. Balance means half of the video would make the best case pro and half would present the barest case con. This is all con. When he brings up the pro points it’s simply to knock them down. That is biased attacks and is called a straw man.
It’s actually in the Bible in2 chronicles 20. They were praising God and God send the ambushes against the enemies. 20 Early in the morning they left for the Desert of Tekoa. As they set out, Jehoshaphat stood and said, “Listen to me, Judah and people of Jerusalem! Have faith in the Lord your God and you will be upheld; have faith in his prophets and you will be successful.” 21 After consulting the people, Jehoshaphat appointed men to sing to the Lord and to praise him for the splendor of his[c] holiness as they went out at the head of the army, saying: “Give thanks to the Lord, for his love endures forever.” 22 As they began to sing and praise, the Lord set ambushes against the men of Ammon and Moab and Mount Seir who were invading Judah, and they were defeated. 23 The Ammonites and Moabites rose up against the men from Mount Seir to destroy and annihilate them. After they finished slaughtering the men from Seir, they helped to destroy one another.
1 Samuel 16:23 And so it was, whenever the spirit from God was upon Saul, that David would take a harp and play it with his hand. Then Saul would become refreshed and well, and the distressing spirit would depart from him.
God placed the disturbing spirit to trouble Saul- for a purpose. The purpose was to get David in the doors and Saul to trust him... nothing to do with praise drowning out the enemies.
“Let the high praises of God be in their throats and two-edged swords in their hands, to execute vengeance on the nations and punishments on the peoples, to bind their kings with chains and their nobles with fetters of iron, to execute on them the judgment written! This is honor for all his godly ones. Praise the Lord!” Psalm 149:6-9 ESV Sounds like quite a weapon to me!
I appreciate Allen's channel but he's an absolute clown for making this video. He's so eager to show people that he's an A+ Christian that he doesn't even care if he slanders an amazing song glorifying God.
This is what i dont understand about these people man its so embarrassing to see these guys do stuff like this. they haven't read the bible properly themselves and want to talk as if they know everything about the bible! and claiming that these songs are poison is so ridiculous
This guy is driven by a spirit of critic which makes him say stupid things and makes him become ridiculous. Go read Psalm 18:3 and 2 Samuel 22:4: “I cry: Praise be to the LORD and I am delivered from my enemies.” Even the baby Christian knows the power of praise in spiritual warfare. Several examples in the Bible attest to this: the people of Israel before the walls of Jerico, the case of 2 Chronicles 20:22 ("And when they began to sing and to praise, the LORD set ambushments against the children of Ammon, Moab , and mount Seir")... In the New Testament, there is the case of Paul and Silas in the prison in Acts 16:25-26: "About midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the other prisoners were listening to them. Suddenly there was such a violent earthquake that the foundations of the prison were shaken. At once all the prison doors flew open, and everyone's chains came loose". You speak with a certainty and arrogance that only highlights your ignorance. It's obvious that you don't know anything about spiritual warfare. But, your number of subscribers makes you believe that you know everything. Pathetic.
@@Gab_zx don't take it too literally. Where in the Bible does it say that God can heal schizophrenia, eating disorders, ADHD, personality disorders and such? If you want to take it literally, does that mean that God's heal does not cover these mental disorders just because they were not specifically mentioned in the Bible?
I can appreciate being discerning 100%. I can also think of a time several years ago as I was getting ready to leave my corporate job to pursue full time ministry. I was asleep in bed and woke up feeling like I was literally being strangled and pinned to my bed. I knew it was demonic. I had never experienced anything like it before. As I continued to pray for relief it would lift and then come back. 6 times it came back and then I cried out to the Lord and finally asked what else can I do to make this stop. Immediately I heard Holy Spirit say play worship music. Thankfully I could still speak enough to shout for Alexa to play worship music (it was a Bethel song), I could not physically move. Immediately as the worship song played, whatever it was, it lifted and never came back. God’s peace came over me. It was absolutely the worship that stopped the attack from the enemy. From then on I have used worship to war against spiritual attacks of the enemy. Not saying it is a miracle pill for everyone, but it has definitely been effective in my life in warring against the enemy!
This happened to me too, fighting to wake up to get them off only makes it worse Jesus says relax your body and call on my name and those demons will flee. Thank you Jesus.
Yes but Exodus was a physical enemy (Egyptians). The closest example to that in todays history is what is happening in Gaza!!! We wouldn't want to wish what's happening there on anyone!!! How about a lyric like "Praise is the water my spirit is quenched in" and "My praise is the shout, that brings all of the walls down"....Jericho is in the West Bank!! I'd love to hear what folks think alternate lyrics could be. Let's keep the focus on God. Thank you Allen for challenging us all!
Thank you Allen for introducing me to this song.... I see nothing wrong in the lyrics. The wall of Jericho fell, while the Children of God praised. God can still do the same in our lives today. Miracles still occur to this day, not because of our worthiness but only due to God's goodness. Nobody can manipulate GOD as you rightly put.
@@JeremyFonts I don't think he even knows it's from his background. These sort of conservative,cessationists,folks. They believe spiritual gifts,miracles,talking in tongues, has stopped ✋️ So that's why you get the watering down of God's blessings because he doesn't bless like that anymore according to what they believe.
I believe this refers to the Israelites crossing the Red Sea. While they weren't praising at that moment, it symbolizes the idea that when I push through challenges, my enemies attempt to follow but are ultimately drowned by the waters. This serves as a powerful metaphor.
The praise and worship can indeed shake off depression, loneliness, it is god holding you, carrying you letting you know he’s there afterwards you feel better because he’s let you know he loves you
I go to a small charismatic Pentecostal church and play on the worship team…never heard this song but I just listened and that lyric hit me right away. That’s a cold and merciless line in that tune. Praise Jesus…for real!🙏✝️❤️💪💪🆙🆙🆙🆙🆙🆙🆙
Do y’all ever have hymnal Sundays ? Where the praise and worship team puts on the robes and sings out of the hymnal? I’ve been pushing for this in my church and I keep getting pushback, but no explanation. Thoughts?
@@haroldbeauchamp3770I think that’s a cool idea but perhaps some will think it’s stuffy?? I’m not sure but you can make it cool and call it a throwback Sunday or something 😆
@@WordMadeFlesh777 so the church secretary pretty much told me that that pastor would never entertain such a request. No explanation. The rumors are since his daughter is the praise and worship director, she isn’t comfortable with the hymns. I agree that it would be fun. I also believe it’ll go a step further. It would bring out all of the elders, seniors, and those such as myself who 50 something but grew up with my granny singing all of the hymns.
Agree 1000%! I notice some charismatic Christians quote songs instead of quoting scripture. I've been guilty of this, too. The more I study and come to understand God's Holy Word, the easier it is to spot songs or sermons that are biblically inaccurate. Thank you, brother Allen, for this video and your ministry!
It's not speaking of physical enemies or physical waters. It's speaking of the attacks of the enemies, fear, doubt, unbelief, anxiety...they all become your enemy. Just like a stubborn teenager who doesn't want to listen to things, they drown everything out with loud music yeah 🎵🎶....we can do the same thing to our enemies with a shout of praise 👏. Great song, I've got this song on my playlist 👍
I see a lot of people trying to accuse Steven furtick of being a false teacher but every explanation I hear I don’t really agree with. When I hit rock bottom I didn’t know Jesus at all. A Steven furtick video came across my timeline and I watched it and gave my life to Jesus. My life drastically started to change. I feel the Holy Spirit when I hear these songs. They help me and I feel like I am truly worshipping God with lyrics inspired by the stories of the Bible. I would dare to argue anyone who is gifted enough from God to create such a big church community because people are moved by the ways they are preaching from the Bible, people are going to be jealous. Jesus had a lot of people that wanted to listen to Him and people hated it too. And praise is the water my enemies drown in reminds me of worship being our greatest weapon against
And your enemies are people? That’s interesting. Because the Bible tells us that this is not a battle against flesh and blood but of the spirit. Even the people that you have problems with it’s not really the person, it’s something attached to them. For example a spirit the produces jealousy in someone. Which I feel like a lot of people that are hating on people making worship music that lifts people up are showing. Why don’t we go after the songs that majority of people are listening to that are encouraging actual violence rather than attacking a lyric about worship being a spiritual weapon against evil 😂
As Christian’s we should understand that other Christian’s are still human and can make mistakes and we should correct each other yes, but always with encouragement and lifting up other Christian’s.
Some say: sing with pleasing voice like a soothing aroma to the Lord. some say: sing from your heart God sees your heart, some say : sing in the spirit and truth, some say: Just sing don't dance thats not spirit and truth thats worldly, some say: sing and dance be free in the presence of God don't be too religious, because David danced. Some say : Sing old songs since they are more trustworthy and meaningful Some say : sing a new song, Some say : that sounds too worldly Some say : thats just music, music belongs to God. Some say : just stay away from music, sing without music. Some say : Music is a gift and it comes with many styles and genres lets praise God in all styles, to reach all types of people to the Lord. Some say : why they making God songs in rap, and why are they making edm songs Some say : this song builds my faith and brought me close to God. Some say : that song is theologically incorrect. Meanwhile "the theologically incorrect" song comment section: "I was a muslim Jesus saved me" "I was in depression this song build my faith in God" " I was thinking my life was done but this song gave me hope " Some say : they are false converts. Some say : Don't praise Some say : Don't sing bad about enemies Jesus says to love your enemies. Meanwhile in spiritual side : When did he got born again,. : just fews days back his prayer was theologically incorrect. : ok too zealous Christian. Meanwhile God : I was theologically incorrect because i healed people on the Sabbath day😂 . Me : So who is theologically correct 🤔.
Why are you playing the antagonist when we are dealing with ALMIGHTY GOD whom YOU have no place to correct. Are you a satanist? Self preservation Satanist??? Move on then, this conversation is not clearly for you. There is a day YOU will breathe no more. Remember that.
(Acts 16:25-34) “25And at midnight Paul and Silas prayed, and sang praises unto God: and the prisoners heard them. 26 And suddenly there was a great earthquake, so that the foundations of the prison were shaken: and immediately all the doors were opened, and every one's bands were loosed.” 2 Chronicles 20:21-23 New Living Translation (NLT) After consulting the people, the king appointed singers to walk ahead of the army, singing to the LORD and praising him for his holy splendor. This is what they sang: “Give thanks to the LORD; his faithful love endures forever!” At the very moment they began to sing and give praise, the LORD caused the armies of Ammon, Moab, and Mount Seir to start fighting among themselves. The armies of Moab and Ammon turned against their allies from Mount Seir and killed every one of them. After they had destroyed the army of Seir, they began attacking each other Psalm 8:2 Through the praise of children and infants you have established a stronghold against your enemies, to silence
That part of the song is speaking of spiritual battle. We do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.” Ephesians 6:12 2Chronicles 20:22. This Bible verse is about the Lord fighting for Jehoshaphat. He and the people inquired of the Lord for help because the Moabites, Ammonites, and Meunites were waging war against Jehoshaphat. “As they began to sing and praise, the Lord set ambushes against the men of Ammon and Moab and Mount Seir who were invading Judah, and they were defeated. “
Stop applying past events, which was God's will at that time for Israel. It doesn't apply forever. The power is not in the power of praise, it's a command God gave for Him to display His greatness to His people. Your words have no power over anything apart than the will of God. Learn more on the unbiblical teachings of the word of faith.
Yes but Exodus was a physical enemy (Egyptians). The closest example to that in todays history is what is happening in Gaza!!! We wouldn't want to wish what's happening there on anyone!!! How about a lyric like "Praise is the water my spirit is quenched in" and "My praise is the shout, that brings all of the walls down"....Jericho is in the West Bank!! I'd love to hear what folks think alternate lyrics could be. Let's keep the focus on God. Thank you Allen for challenging us all!
I agree because if Bible Verses are sung in any song , hymn, that is all over the Bible even in what Alan just used. The sword Paul.speaks of is the Word of God.. Just reading thru Ephesians.. Just a quick run thru... 5:16 -20 He tells us about the evil days and to be filled with the spirit 19 Tells us to sing and say psalms.. and be thankful. Filled wit spirit to fight evil days or tines sing songs of praise.from the spirit... v.19 .oh all of it about singing to the Lord because of evil days.. Also as Alan used Ephesians 6:10 - 17 or even 18 - 20 17: the sword of the sword of the Spirit, is the Word of God.. I've learned this it also in Revelations too ...That is how we fight our battles against the real enemy..
I'm more concerned with anyone even Alan I do like saying there isn't any proof in the Bible we can use praises or songs of scriptures to fight against our enemy the devil. Say outloud and believe that Greater is He living in Me than He in the world. They flee I do see this songs particular lyrics as being confusing to one not saved and that doesn't know the Holy Spirit.. I do believe it is for believers and non believers will want to know..
Praise is a power that heals, teaches, encourages, guides etc so we will praise through it because we are also not enough but God's grace enables us who is google yet the Spirit is there to help us discern
I played the song for about a week straight a while ago. it’s powerful and biblical. God inhabits the praises of His people and all my enemies are always defeated and silenced by God’s mighty hand
I encourage you to not repeat simply what you hear...this is a false interpretation that has become a doctrine. Music has NO power else the Christ would have been gigging...tahila...look it up
@@iam-music...And it came to pass, when the evil spirit from God was upon Saul, that David took an harp, and played with his hand: so Saul was refreshed, and was well, and the evil spirit departed from him.
@@TheBelovedPhysician and then came back again..and again...and again. I have been producing everything from Gothic demonic underground to pure GOOD Christian music...early 80s was a mutation of 'Yah is enthroned on the praises of His people'...to "God inhabits the praises". Check out the Hebrew root of Tahila...only used twice...is actually very specific and not a song. Please study the scriptures carefully so you are not deceived. If you want a taste of whats really happening...go to a Rammstein concert...the same 'goosebumps' etc but in much larger amounts than any false gospel performance. If you check out hypnotism...you will notice that a lot of todays 'Christian' music uses the exact same formats. Im not saying there isnt very real annointed music that creates faith...yes...but most of it is 'Godliness for gain' as it just cobbles christianese together on a catchy hook. Doing a great gig and saying that will somehow creates miracles etc is absolute rubbish. If it promotes faith; its the God in the temple of believers who turn up that is the key...not the music. God doesnt turn up to church...He comes along in us. Im just done with using rubbish to seduce the young with an experience. eg 'When you walk into the room" Can you hear the ???? of the ??? All auto suggestion. Lets start with Matthew 5 & 6 and once that is alive and formed in our spirit...see where the REAL transformation of our minds and hearts leads us to. Peace.
@@iam-music Music indeed has power. its foolish to believe otherwise. these lyrics arent meant to be read literally like any other literature text. All literature is often read with the understanding of the metaphor (including the bible). and to respond to the pastor who asked where does it say in the bible that we cant use our praise as a weapon i would like present you “Let the high praises of God be in their throats and two-edged swords in their hands, to execute vengeance on the nations and punishments on the peoples, to bind their kings with chains and their nobles with fetters of iron, to execute on them the judgment written! This is honor for all his godly ones. Praise the Lord!” Psalm 149:6-9 ESV please read up on the bible before assuming anything and i would encourage you to listen to any form of art in all understanding of its metaphors. Take care brother keeping you in prayer!
@@allenjohn1618 Sorry you completely missed my point. I NEVER said music didnt have power nor that i lack the perception to understand metaphor. I have been in psalms for 40 years...study the actual 7 words for praise and you might understand why I bother to write my comment. Additionally if you are ok with bringing blemished sacrifice before Yah...Its not my business...but even basic grammar fails in a lot of elevation songs unfortunately check "Lion"...its actually cringey and if you are ok with telling God what to do like a circus go ahead. "You wicked and perverse generation, you demand a sign" ...Let the Lion ROAR...really? True praise and worship IS amazingly powerful and is an absolute joy and privilege in my life ie being able to produce and be a part of it, using godliness for gain because you wouldn't cut it in secular world is another.
@@825bharvell You said he expects us to be "100% doctrinally sound" with worship. How do you know he expects that? Which doctrine are you talking about? "His word" isn't a doctrine. Plus there are so many valid interpretations of "His word", so what convinces you that you follow the right one?
King Jehoshaphat and his people organized a choir according to God’s directive and they began to praise God even when the enemies were already very close to them. Three nations rose against them, yet they believe that by praise they will have victory because God said so. This is from 2 Chronicle 20: 22 Praise can be used has a weapon through the glory of God.
Absolutely. I just made a comment about this. Jehoshaphat did this and his enemies were ambushed. Praise can actually drown your enemies. Its a powerful weapon. So surprised that people are agreeing with this. So no one is reading the bible for themselves 😢
@missjones9737 You are so right my sister they forgot that Praising God for everything for what he has done and will do. Yes praising God for his holiness and everything including defeating our enemies. We give praise and all the glory belongs to God. I hope that Allen will rethink this and read 2 Chronicles 20:22.
I don't read that from the passage. It was God who set an ambush that routed the enemies of Israel into defeating each other that saved and brought victory to Israel. It's not the singing and praising.
Even if we concede that it's what the passage means, not everything that occurs in the Old (or even the New) Testament is applicable in the same way for us today. Allen did spend quite a bit of time in the video on this point.
@carmelitovista14 Praises to God bring down His presence and makes Him to show His Almightiness. King Jehoshaphat did that. They didn't even lift their swords to defeat the enemy. God did that for them. If you read the chapter it explains what did the King did and his people. They prayed and praise God. Also Acts 16:25-40 it says that Paul and Silas were thrown into jail. They waited till midnight when their praises to God will be heard loud and clear, and they began to pray and sing praises to God. All of a sudden, God responded by shaking the prison to its foundation, and removing all] the chains in the hands of the prisoners. At the end they were set free.
Maybe they are not talking about physical enemies, maybe it's depression and being down hearted. There are actual problems in this world. Come on I'm a poet and I speak to God about my problems and pains, like David in the Psalms. Who can say what God will do or still do.
Heard this song repeatedly at a non-denominational church my wife and went to for almost a year. Never felt like God or the Bible was truly being preached, so we left for another church. Instantly felt the fire and passion we had been missing. They've never to my knowledge played this song or any of the other you've mentioned. Your videos were instrumental in us finding a new church, and since then I've rededicated my life to Christ and my wife dedicated hers for the first time. Thank you brother Allen!
Hi brother Allen. I'm Karani from Kenya. Thank you for this channel. It has had a huge impact on my spiritual growth. My wife asked me this question and this is how I answered. Psalms 23:3 But thou art holy, O thou that inhabitest the praises of Israel. For me, enemies meant addictions, evil thoughts and other forms of sin. Where God is, His power is also there and all power of the enemy is defeated. That's how I see it
In the book of chronicles Jehoshaphat was up against 3 enemies and God used worshipers to declare his justice and mercy and those enemies were defeated
Praise becomes a weapon when it defeats depression doubt fear anxiety etc and eventually those walls which block us from faith in God. It will not happen instantly at one service, but continually praising God gradually drives away and replaces the dark thoughts. Light overcomes darkness. Praise God
Praise does defeat the enemy it says it in 2 Chronicle 20: 21-22(AMP) when Jehoshaphat and the people of Judah began singing and praising, the Lord set ambushes against the sons of Ammon, Moab, and Mount Seir who had come against Judah; so they were struck down in defeat!!
Praise drowns the enemy You have to be aligned to the word of God to understand this song. It's really sad that someone would take time to talk against people who are praising God. Meshack, Shadrack and Abednego praised God while in the fiery furnace. And yes God responded to their praise!!?
Exactly the 20th chapter of 2 Chronicles 21 says they appointed singers to the Lord who would praise in the spirit of holiness. Then in 22 says when they began to sing and praise the LORD set ambushments against the Lord enemy and they were defeated. The enemy killed each other! So praise was most certainly used to KILL the enemy of Gods people!!
You are splitting hairs. Praise is a weapon that drowns out the noise of the enemies of my soul. The garment of praise defeats the spirit of heaviness!
(3:13) The walls of jericho were brought down through praise and this action was very necessary in a sense where it was really important for them pass to pass through the city and this was made possible through praise. Note this: Also, praise is what we do to secure victory in any battle; by engaging in praise, we transfer our battles to Him (2 Chronicles 20:20-24). It is a God-given weapon in our hands, with which to humiliate the devil. So the "cause praise is the waters my enenmis drown in" is metaphorical. let's not see as Denotative but in a Connotative way."Waters" in that sentence is the the way of thier downfall and the "Enemies" stands for all those who want my harm in God's due time.
What you said about 2nd Chronicles is not correct. Read the whole chapter. They did not win the battle because they were worshiping God. God told them He would fight for them, and because of that they joyously praised Him. I think Allen is right when he said there is nowhere in scripture that says our praise is a weapon to be used against the devil, or that our praise makes the devil flee
@jesseviers487 genuine question, how could you not consider their praise being as a weapon. Because of their praise amd trust in the LORD, He caused the Ammonites etc to fight against themselves amd kill each other. It seems to me that their praise gave way to display their trust because they had the worshippers in the front lines. Of course God doesn't need us to praise so that he can do miraculous things, but that praiseis the displaying of their faith in God which is why he did deliver them in that battle.
@@MFogg150 that’s a good question. I’d say because in the passage God told them He would fight for them before the praises began on the battlefield. There is nothing that suggests they won because of their singing. And just the purpose of worship as seen in the Bible does not match up with this narrative of it being a weapon. Paul tells us in church to teach and edify each other with hymns and songs. And worship through music is sung prayer and adoration for God. I think saying that the people’s praise in the passage caused them to win or acted as a weapon is a stretch and is creating theology that isn’t there
@@MFogg150another perspective to address your question is the fact that it isn’t listed as one of the weapons for the armor of God in Ephesians 6: “Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place, In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.” Ephesians 6:14, 16-17 NIV I’ve personally been convicted recently to take God’s Word literally, so even though I neither consider myself a cessationist or a charismatic, I agree with Allen on this topic - we must have the utmost highest standards for the music we bring to God in our praise and worship. Satan, before He rebelled, was in charge of praise and worship in Heaven, so it shouldn’t surprise us that he would try to also poison our worship with tiny falsehoods in our music.
Actually there has been some scientific work about the fall of the wall of Jericho which suggests that there might have been something about the Sonic way that they screamed out the Praises that might have caused the walls to shatter think of it like a Sonic weapon. Which means God gave them the formula of how to win it took however many days to get the walls softened up before it would happen. No less worthy of Praise mind you but if true not the same as your Praises controlling demons.
Yes this song doesn’t break walls of the enemy but it changes our perspective to see God greater. In that place people are able to seek deliverance, council, pray ect
What's wrong about that song? I don't see anything wrong about it. I read all the lyrics one by one and I really don't think I should stop singing that song. I love it so much ❤ Praise the Lord oh my soul🙌
Yes but Exodus was a physical enemy (Egyptians). The closest example to that in todays history is what is happening in Gaza!!! We wouldn't want to wish what's happening there on anyone!!! How about a lyric like "Praise is the water my spirit is quenched in" and "My praise is the shout, that brings all of the walls down"....Jericho is in the West Bank!! I'd love to hear what folks think alternate lyrics could be. Let's keep the focus on God. Thank you Allen for challenging us all!
Psalms 106:1-12 "Psalms 106 1 Praise the Lord! Give thanks to the Lord, because he is good; his love is eternal. 2 Who can tell all the great things he has done? Who can praise him enough? 3 Happy are those who obey his commands, who always do what is right. 4 Remember me, Lord, when you help your people; include me when you save them. 5 Let me see the prosperity of your people and share in the happiness of your nation, in the glad pride of those who belong to you. 6 We have sinned as our ancestors did; we have been wicked and evil. 7 Our ancestors in Egypt did not understand God's wonderful acts; they forgot the many times he showed them his love, and they rebelled against the Almighty at the Red Sea. 8 But he saved them, as he had promised, in order to show his great power. 9 He gave a command to the Red Sea, and it dried up; he led his people across on dry land. 10 He saved them from those who hated them; he rescued them from their enemies. 11 But the water drowned their enemies; not one of them was left. 12 Then his people believed his promises and sang praises to him.
I'd only sung this song for the first time at church last week. Funnily enough, the particular lyrics you have an issue with are the ones that caught my attention in a good way. When I was being spiritually attacked, I was led by God to praise and worship Him and this is what lifted the attack on me. It was the first time I had used praise and worship as a weapon against the enemy. I can honestly say I have no physical human enemies, only principalities and powers. I also try to be very discerning in the songs I listen to, so I appreciate the review. Ultimately, allow the Holy Spirit to lead you in choosing what songs to listen to, especially since we are to worship the Lord in spirit and in truth. God bless 🙏🏾
And that’s my issue with bro Allen. What if I say doubt which is not of the lord is an enemy and I say through the word and worship God delivered or drown my enemy which is doubt. Bro Allen is too literal for me sometimes but I keep listening because I appreciate is knowledge and skilled usage of the word All of the stories in the Old Testament is a prelude to the New Testament. No we don’t have physical fights like the Israelites do but best believe we have fights that if you trace it, the origin is certainly spiritual I will always say there has to be a balance. We can’t be too spiritual where we lose all sense and we can’t be too sensible where we can’t discern spiritual warfare, prophecy etc. PS- I personally don’t sing a lot of maverick or bethel. When choosing songs praise leaders have to be sensible and prayerful about what he God wants to say
Did your praise defeat the enemy or did God. See when we being to see our praise as defeating the enemy, we begin to think it’s something we did and we should be God reliant not self reliant. You praise pleased God and so God moved on your behalf. It takes the focus off you and puts it on God. You did nothing, God did everything and God didn’t do it because you praised because that would indicate that you caused Gpd to move when God was going to move on your behalf. It’s like forgiveness, we don’t repent because we want forgiveness because God has forgiven us. We repent to express humility and dependence. God doesn’t need us, we need him Does that make sense?
Yeah I think brother Allen put this in a literal context. Is like when Jesus said if you’re right eye causes you to sin pluck out and throw it away. We all know that is not literal is a hyperbole. I don’t think this song is 99% etc… like brother Allen said. I think this song is biblical and there’s also inspiration. I think in worship there’s room to be creative and be inspired and led by the Spirit of God just like many of the Psalmist in the Bible where inspired by God
@@i.m.moreau8765 I understand and agree that we should be God reliant. There's a dangerous habit manifesting in believers where we are exalting ourselves instead of God, removing the glory from Him and placing it on ourselves. When it comes to the move of God, we see in Scripture that God has moved as a response to the prayers, acts of faith, praise, etc of people in the Bible. Do you believe that God would have responded irrespective of the petitions of the people in the Bible?
@@007babyren i believe God is all-knowing. He knows what he’s going to do before we even know there is a situation. He’s in the past, present, and future at the same time -omnipresent. Our prayers, praise and worship is simply a sign of our humility, surrender, and gratitude. Let’s take the example of Abraham negotiating with God for Sodom and Gomorrah. I think God was humoring Abraham because He already knew what was to be because he already knew he wasn’t going to find the number of people that Abraham was negotiating for. To say God responds to our petitions would imply God doesn’t know what his move is going to be until we make our move. Or that what he does is based on our actions, that is false. God moves irrespective of what we do and don’t do. God chooses who to bless. That is why he blesses some unbelievers with great blessings and some believers get theirs in heaven. His ways and thoughts are far above ours so i think it would be foolish to assume that we can get God to do things based on our actions. We pray, praise and worship because that is what we were created to do.
I have a question we are leading worship and God is teaching us how He wants worship. Do you think if we changed the lyrics to those parts saying “I'll praise when outnumbered Praise when surrounded Give praise to my Father Cuz He’s who I’m found in” And then……. “We praise cuz He’s Worthy It's more than a sound Jews praised and they shouted And brought Jericho down? Do you think it’s ok?
Fantastic song. Wonderful song. I can't get enough of it. It's such a revelation. Praise is the water my enemies drown- perfect. It points to spiritual enemy's. All the spiritual enemy's against you will drown. Praise is a weapon against the devil and his evil angels attacking our holiness and trying to draw us away from the grace of God. I never was a fan of Gospel music but I accidentally stumbled on a couple of them and since then, my life has transformed.
Yes but Exodus was a physical enemy (Egyptians). The closest example to that in todays history is what is happening in Gaza!!! We wouldn't want to wish what's happening there on anyone!!! How about a lyric like "Praise is the water my spirit is quenched in" and "My praise is the shout, that brings all of the walls down"....Jericho is in the West Bank!! I'd love to hear what folks think alternate lyrics could be. Let's keep the focus on God. Thank you Allen for challenging us all!
The problem with searching for perfection is that you'll miss many opportunities to commune with Christ thinking that you're doing Him a favour. Let the Spirit of the Lord lead you, not your prejudice and unreasonable thirst for perfection.
i am not one to comment or judge but you have got to be kidding me. Learn the word of God more. Everything he says is true in this video, he’s not looking for attention he’s calling out what he needs to call out. If a song is biblically inaccurate it’s not a good song. In another elevation song they sing “I have resurrection power, yes I do”, that’s false, we do not have resurrection power, only God holds that, not sinful man. God wants perfection, why do you think God is praised for being holy?! Because holy is perfection, and God is perfection, if we are supposed to live in his imagine after our likeness, then his likeness is holiness, so shouldn’t that be ours? Instead we sit around and people like you who think that since Elevation is this massive church they can’t be wrong right? Wrong. They can for sure be wrong, they have proven that again and again. However I don’t hate them, my favorite song ever is from them “grace so glorious”.
He’s doing this to stir up people and get views. 4:52 omg I feel like Praising is praying, worshipping, singing, talking about him, fasting. AND AS I DO THIS THE VISION I HAVE IS….I CRY AND MY TEARS POUR OUT AND FLOOD THE “BAD” (my enemies human, mental, or spiritual) IN MY LIFE. Because when I lift him up, this is the armor, my strength, my everything. OVERALL ITS NOT THAY COMPLICATED.
Thank you for introducing me to this song! The drown part is referring directly to the preceeding part! Praise drowns out the bad. I'm excited for a new song to listen to! Ephesians 6:12 For our fight is not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, and against spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places Matthew 10:8 Saya that we have the ability to cast out demons. Praise is where we find victory.
@NA-bn9erthere is a verse that actually through Christ Jesus we can John 14:12-14 Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that believeth on me, the works that I do shall he do also; and greater works than these shall he do; because I go unto my Father. 13 And whatsoever ye shall ask in my name, that will I do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son. 14 If ye shall ask any thing in my name, I will do it. That is directly from Jesus ❤
I am a worship leader and so when I listen to praise/worship songs I am always on guard what the lyrics are conveying, is it biblically sound etc.
And this song, ‘Praise’ by elevation worship is my absolute favorite ever since I discovered it on TH-cam a few months ago. I sing it or listen to it almost everyday. This is a great praise song.
I cannot agree with the things that you are accusing them of. Like a lot of commenters already said, we are talking about spiritual enemies here, i.e. the evil spirits, principalities etc. Not physical enemies (human). No, our enemy is never a human being (even though they could be used by the evil ones to hurt us)
The lyric is beautiful, it reminds me of when the Israelites walking through the Red Sea when the Egyptians were drown.
I appreciate that you bring up these topics and so people are more aware of the theology these worship songs are preaching, but this song is really not what you are saying.
Thank you and God bless.
Absolutely
That’s what came to me immediately. Our Spiritual enemies, not people. I really like Allen Parr, and I think he means well, I just don’t agree with him on this
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Totally diageee that “our enemy is never a human being.” Humans now and throughout history, throughout the world, set themselves against Jesus and His people. And even on a secular level, people have political enemies who seek to persecute, jail, bankrupt, etc. them. We see it in our country nowadays, and it’s certainly true in foreign countries that are communist, dictator rule, etc. It is beyond naive to claim that people are never the enemies of other people. Even David cried out to God to be saved from his enemies, by which he meant other people.
@@kaylaanderson9102 hello thanks for bringing this up. Yes, I see what you mean. First of all, when I typed the original comment, I was responding to the video. ‘My praise is the water, my enemies drown in’. We are not talking about the physical enemies (human being) as suggested by Allen.
And yes we do have human enemies but there’s a difference between ‘they treat me as their enemy’ vs ‘we treat each other as enemies’. If you know what I mean. What did Jesus do to His enemies? He prayed for them. He didn’t pray for his enemies to get drowned.
That’s my whole point.
Psalm 18:3. “I call upon the Lord, who is worthy to be praised, and I am saved from my enemies.”
Amen
Amen! You can praise your troubles away. That's why you praise him in your troubles because you know you will come out victorious.
Look there is a difference Between calling upon his name and the phrase who is worthy to be worshipped. We're going to call upon his name that's it
Saved from my enemies is NOT the same as my enemies drown. If they drown, they are dead. Being saved from them means they are still around.
@@789genieno you praise Him in your troubles because He is still worthy of it. Praise is not a weapon of spiritual warfare and we don’t praise God so we can be victorious and gain from it. We praise Him because He deserves all of it
"Praise is the weapon, my enemies drown in" is actually my favourite lyric. It's pretty clear that you can use praise to God to drown out the voice of doubt, anxiety, and any evil speech and thoughts. It's a beautiful song and I listen to it almost everyday and I recommend it everyone here❤
2 chronicles 20:22 El versículo 2
"As they began to sing and praise, the Lord set ambushes against the men of Ammon and Moab and Mount Seir who were invading Judah, and they were defeated."
Exactly
Yes exactly! It speaks of God's omnipotence! We've read about who He is in the old testament. It's weird to over analyze this part when this is God we're talking about who takes away and gives life.
doubt, anxiety, and evil speech are from the devil. So you are in turn affirming that you praise God because you want him to do something for you. It is like saying "Thank you" to someone as a manipulative trick because you want something from that person. If someone does this to you, will you be happy? Thanking you only because they want something from you?
Why did Jesus come to do? If you choose to keep living by Old Testament principles then there was no need for him to come. If you want your sin to be cleansed, God to the mountain and get a priest to go and offer a sacrifice on your behalf just like ancient Israel did. @@josecarlosbonillaful
For our battle is not against flesh and blood, but the principalities of the air
First, I appreciate the desire for holiness and accuracy in worship. We should all have that desire and practice so that we may worship in spirit and in truth. Our pastoral team does review the lyrics of all songs used in corporate worship. This song, "Praise", has passed the test for us.
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Now, a few items to address:
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4:15 - No, we're not teaching people that our physical enemies drown in our praise. Any Christian who has read the Book of Ephesians knows what this means. We're discussing spiritual warfare. Our enemies are not flesh and blood, but rather they are the rulers of darkness in this age and the spiritual forces at work against us. This is simply a metaphor. Metaphor is used throughout the Bible in the Book of Psalms in particular, which is the Bible "manual of praise" for lack of a better term. There are tons of metaphors in it, none of which are meant to be taken literally. So if we have a problem with modern praise songs using metaphor, then much of Psalms much also be discredited.
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Regarding Old Testament style miracles happening: I'm not a charismatic, but I attend and worship at an Assemblies Church. None of us think bread is going to rain down from heaven (unless that's a metaphor for receiving blessings), we don't think walls are going to fall down, nor do we think the rivers are going to part. Again, this song is a metaphor. You're reading it literally. We don't take it that way... at all! There are tons of traditional songs that use metaphors, and I don't see people worrying about them. "Lift you up on eagles wings".... no one expecting an eagle to pick you up on the way home from church if you veer off the road. "A Mighty Fortress is our God"... no one is expecting God to built a moat and walls around your house. "Jesus Savior pilot me..." no one expects us to sell out house, buy a boat, and have God directly steer us on the oceans.
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Regarding instant solutions: no one expects such things, again, unless you're in a Word of Faith or Prosperity Gospel church, which has a lot more to fault than simply misusing worship music. Rather, lifelong praise of God and prayer to him are the goals regardless of the scenarios we find ourselves in. Does God grant specific release from physical ailments and material blessings? Yes, on occasions he does, but there's no expectation of a 1 for 1 tit for tat, nor is there any guarantee at all that we will receive healing or blessings. Regardless, there are plenty of examples of people praying ceaselessly to God for relief in the Bible: Hannah (the Prophet Samuel's mother) asking for a son; Paul asking for relief from his 'thorn in the flesh'. One person's prayer (Hannah's) is answered favorably; the other's (Paul) is left to endure with God strengthening him. Why not praise God in the same way? Don't worry: we don't see God as a genie. There is nothing in this song that suggests instant gratification, so I do not understand why that was brought up as a point of contention. Do some churches misuse this song that way? I'm sure there are. Blame the churches, not the song or songwriters.
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Regarding praise as a weapon: The Sword of the Spirit. God's Word? Yep. Any true use of God's Word is a weapon against the lies of Satan. This song contains many truths about God and his faithfulness. Thus, it can be a weapon against the slings and arrows of the evil one. We should always use the weapons (and armor) that God puts at our disposal. We can fill our mouths with praise rather than complaints.
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I look at this similar to when Jesus told his disciples: "Whoever is not against us is for us." These song writers are putting forth new songs for people to worship God with, and unless we can find direct, clear contradictions to scripture, I'd invite us to be a little less nitpick and bit more gracious. You may interpret the song strictly, so it's not good or healthy for you to use it. If someone's church hasn't been well-versed in Scripture to understand passages such as 'The Armor of God', then probably these aren't the best songs to use. My church is versed in those passages and therefore interprets much of the song metaphorically, and therefore we can and do use it with that in mind.
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One other thought: if these kinds of songs do confuse people in your congregation, what a great time to open up the Bible to Ephesian Ch 6 and do a series on "The Armor of God" and/or the Psalms!
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Submitted respectfully. Hopefully, I passed the "discernment" test. *grins
That was a great explanation and I completely agree
The sheer number of people in support of this pedantic and nit picky video with not one bit of push back is so terribly emblematic of how dumbed down our society has become. We no longer understand nuance, metaphor, imagery, poetic license etc etc to the degree that the church is fighting over the songs we sing vice what's in our hearts.
No wonder we're losing the cultural battle for hearts and souls.
Praise is a weapon of spiritual warfare.. any time, any day!
Now when they began to sing and to praise, the LORD set ambushes against the people of Ammon, Moab, and Mount Seir, who had come against Judah; and they were defeated.”
I think I agree with the points you have laid out. But maybe the reason many are quick to question the soundness of the lyrics of an Elevation song is because of the many other times they have said outlandish things in their songs/sermons. Many of their songs/sermons have also often been self-centered rather than God-centered. If church leadership is to condone one of their songs, wouldn't that open the door for congregants to consume other media of their's that could contain false doctrine/ideas about our faith?
Not everyone in the congregation has the discernment that the pastoral staff should have. Therefore, I think it would be wise to not only teach sound doctrine, but also to protect the flock from false doctrine. Similar to what Allen stated in the video, even if it was only 1% bad and 99% good, it still wouldn't be worth consuming at all.
I appreciate your thoughtful and thorough reply. It was very kind as well. Thank you for that. Metaphors are great as long as they are biblical. So describing God as a mighty fortress is biblical because the Bible says that he is our protector. So that’s why creativity is great when it’s biblical. But when we use metaphors to describe God, in a way, that is biblical, that’s the problem. For instance, a few years ago, the song, Wreckless Love was another one that all the churches were singing. But, reckless means to be out of control and oftentimes, putting others in danger. In no situation should we ever describe God and his love as reckless. Does that make sense?
What I got out of it is “enemies” are spiritual enemies and when I’m praising God other voices are “drowned” out.
Yes!! This is exactly how I perceive it, and I think it’s a great lyric!
I think of it as the powers and principalities
I thought about Moses crossing the red sea.... their enemies were drowned. God makes a way when there seems to be no way.
@@jammers4jesus YES! This is unabashadely a reference to Exodus 14. So... You have your recently freed hebrews at the sea, and the angry Egyptians barrelling down on them. And God opens the sea and they are able to flee across while their enemies are drowned. Have you ever been at chruch (or at home) singing worship, and... The world and all its troubles fall away, and its just you and your brothers and sisters before God, singing His praises? THAT'S the drowning of your enemies. He has rescued you from them. I can't think of a BETTER reason to praise!
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I took the lyric "praise is the water my enemies drown in" as referring to spiritual enemies and problems in our life, but I didn't take it as meaning that praise would get all the enemies off our backs and solve every problem. I kind of took it as praise is good for the soul when we are going through rough times, so when we are praising our problems don't feel so large...as in "they drown" in comparison to God's goodness.
I wasn't sure how to explain that so hope it makes sense!
Yes thats how I thought of it too, For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places. I saw that lyric more as a spiritual lyric that states the enemies that drown arent humans but the devil and his demons those are the ones who drown in our praise.
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We struggle not against flesh & blood...
I took it that way as well. Praise is not literally water, but I thought the lyric alluded to drowning out, or silencing, enemy voices, while amplifying God's Truth and focus on Him.
Yes yes yes 🙌 thank you
Agree
"Praise is the water my enemies drown in" is one of my favorite lines from this song. Because when we worship, whether with music or without, it readjusts our vision and sets our eyes on God and not on our problems. And if "we wrestle not against flesh and blood" and thus our enemies aren't physical, our spiritual enemies are drowned out and we leave the fight to the Lord.
Amén!
This is a Praise song! God is the same yesterday today and forever! Why are you limiting God only to the old testament.
This used to be my favorite line as well. But when I examine why, it is for selfish reasons. It makes me feel like I have the power to rid my enemies. It makes me feel good about myself as a believer. As if my praise and prayers have any power or authority over God himself... There is no truth to this. It is all by the power of God through the blood of Jesus.
@jadasimmons2216 but you DO have the power to rid yourself of your enemies... in your head space, which is what this song is saying and what my reply was about. We don't fight our battles alone, and when we worship, it resets our focus onto God so that our enemies aren't able to come steal, kill, and destroy. Praise reminds us where our help comes from. ❤️
It's not through our power or any amount of praise that God works for us. It is because we have been bought by the blood of the lamb. It is absolutely not any power of my own, or anything that I have done in my own power that casts out enemies. The only thing I can do is praise my creator in awestruck wonder for the mercies He surrounds me with, knowing that none of it came from my power, but His alone.@@colleenmeyer2049
I think it's poetic. My enemies are anxiety and depression..they drown while I praise. Where therapy and 12 steps have failed God makes the difference!
Great point!!
Exactly, I think this time, Allen went just too far and too complicated.
Simple metaphor, our enemies such as fear, anxiety, depression will be drown in the room full of praise (which is our house or bedroom). No big deal.
Agreed
This is what I thought too
Even if it’s poetic, the Bible doesn’t teach that praise drowns anxiety or depression. As a Christian who’s gone through both praise never chased them away.
I suffer from depression and ptsd from my time in Iraq. I praise God even in times where I don't feel like it and depressed. But I also take medication and have therapy with the VA. I praise God for giving me the tools so I can feel better.
I don't trust the VA. The re-using of needles was the last straw for me.
Amen! Good for you! Mental health is as important as physical health. Maybe even more. Keep taking care of yourself as you honor God with your life.
I stand with you …That God will redeem everything you have been through for his Glory !!!!
@@Afallensparrow yes it is
@@briannajenell thank you
“Cause praise is the waters my enemies drown in.” It means that, spiritually, God will protect you all the time. If you have faith to God there’s nothing to worry about.
That and think about it: the Israelis praised the Lord as the Egyptians drowned in the Red Sea...He delivered them.
I had not heard the song, but I took the lyric to mean more like internal. If my mind is so consumed with praise, then I am not worried about my enemies, and thus my enemies are drowned in my praise. My mind is stayed on the Lord. But I hear you Bro Allen, I hear you. And I thank you.
This is my interpretation of that part as well. Great insight as usual brother Allen.
Interesting insight. Still, the "my praise is a weapon" line is inexcusable
@@ikec-pw5sbWhy is it inexcusable ? If the shield of faith and sword of truth are considered spiritual weapons then what disqualifies worship( which utilizes & reinforces both concepts in a believer) from being the same?
@@ikec-pw5sb Sword of the Spirit... Shield of Faith... such metaphors are common in both Old and New Testament. Ever hear "A Mighty Fortress is our God" or "Onward, Christian Soldiers?"
@@DJ5780 Are shields weapons? Do you consider shields as weapons? Genuinely asking, this isn't sarcasm or rhetorical or anything
The Holy Spirit is the living water. When it comes to spiritual warfare, it’s very difficult for the enemy to attack while you’re praising. I feel the Holy Spirit when I’m praising, so much so that there’s no room for the enemy. The living water drowns it or drowns it out.
Psalms 8:2
"Through the praise of children and infants you have established a stronghold against your enemies, to silence the foe and the avenger."
Amen!
Case closed
Done
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Love this!!!
Brother, you do err by not knowing the Scriptures! 1 Samuel 16:13 “… David took the harp and played it with his hand, so Saul would find relief and it would be good for him, and the evil spirit would depart from him.” AND THE EVIL SPIRIT WOULD DEPART FROM HIM! What is it about this verse that you do not understand? David was clearly using his God-given ability to drive away the evil spirit.
Are you implying that if David were also praising and worshiping God while he was playing the harp that it would somehow eliminate the effectiveness of David’s playing to drive away the evil spirit? If you read this passage you will also see that it does not say that God removed or dismissed the evil spirit. You can read into it as much as you want but the passage clearly states that the evil spirit departed as a result of David’s playing the harp. It does not say God removed or dismissed the evil, it states that David’s playing caused the evil spirit to depart.
This passage clearly reveals the power of music and who is to say that that power is not multiplied when we add praise and worship to the songs that glorify the creator of the heavens and earth?
It should be understood without saying that music can also cause great harm as we see from these satanic metal bands that lead many of our youth to suicide and murder.
The lyrics are clearly intended for the spiritual realm since believers are spiritual beings and understand the spiritual realm. As Christians we should all know this. Our enemy is in the spiritual realm and is more often than not manifested in the physical. It’s not people, it’s the adversary working through and influencing people.
When we pray to our great intercessor, he does not take people out, he works through the spiritual realm and addresses the demons at work.
Furthermore, you are leaving out the fact that this is very clearly a metaphor.
YES, The Bible clearly declares that music can drive away evil spirits as we see in first Samuel 16 with David playing the harp!
And again who is to say that adding praise and worship to music would not amplify its effectiveness?
The lyrics of the song “Praise” stand correctly!
Furthermore, where in the Bible does it state that God can no longer perform miracles similar to the ones that He performed in the Old Testament? And who is to say that one miracle supersedes another?
It’s so sad when Christians put God in a box!
yup and who says u can't believe in the stories of the bible
Thank you.
do you know what you just said? you said God didnt do anything to make the evil spirit leave saul when he did actually and that David did all the work by just playing his harp but didnt read full chapter God GAVE IT TO SAUL my my WHY? BECAUSE GODS SPIRIT LEFT SAUL the amount of stupidness is mind baffling your telling me God didnt do anything but david? a mere mortal? AND WHERE DOES IT STATE DAVID WAS PLAYING WHILST PRAISING THE LORD? this is boombaffling! understand praise understand its not a weapon but a pin of Thanks. AND NO MUSIC DOSENT JUST DRIVE AWAY EVIL SPIRITS WITHOUT GODS POWER WHY? because again God gave it to Saul and The Holy spirit left saul. and then you write something that goes against your first argument.
And now my head will be lifted up above my enemies around me; and I will offer in His tent sacrifices with shouts of joy; I will sing, yes, I will sing praises to the Lord” - Psalm 27:6
Sometimes my enemies are my thoughts. So as for me my negative thoughts drown when I praise God. My praise and the power of God drown out the thoughts that try to plague my mind.
But what did the songwriters meant when they wrote it ?
Amen Tiffany!!!
“Good answer, good answer”
@@jovonbrowne3129WHY DOES IT HAVE TO MEAN THE OPPOSITE? YALL REACHING FR
Amen!
How about this verse!!
Psalms 18 (KJV)
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³ I will call upon the LORD, who is worthy to be praised: so shall I be saved from mine enemies.
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¹⁷ He delivered me from my strong enemy, and from them which hated me: for they were too strong for me.
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³⁷ I have pursued mine enemies, and overtaken them: neither did I turn again till they were consumed.
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⁴⁰ Thou hast also given me the necks of mine enemies; that I might destroy them that hate me.
I understood it as praising God and loving God is what we need to drown out the sins we commit. Like, to conquer our sins. Flood ourselves with God, to drown out our sins, and reject sins.
From my personal experience, when I have been depressed both worship and praise shifts the entire atmosphere around me and my depression is chased away.
does it come back when the worship and praise stops?
@@SMHunt in all transparency, I am a worshiper at heart. When something overwhelming happens in my life, I get upset, sad, troubled, just like anyone else wrapped in flesh. However, I have found the remedy to keep me from ever becoming a victim or prisoner of depression, and it is worship. I’ve never had to take pills to cure me of depression, neither have I had to undergo therapy. It is worship that steadies, anchors me and rescues me. No, the depression does not return, but then again, I try to live a life of worship unto the Lord. When I worship, the atmosphere around me is supernaturally changed by the Spirit of God. “When I sit in darkness, the Lord Himself will be my Light” (Micah 7:8). Darkness must flee and depression never finds the opportunity to camp out with me. Darkness and Light cannot co-exist. “The Light overpowers the darkness, and the darkness cannot comprehend it.”
PRAISE is a powerful weapon in deliverance and spiritual warfare.
Does other music with this same structure (meaning the very distinct patterns in the music's volume &/or frequency that assist in building your emotions)?? For example... a balled from a singer with incredible range & tone that builds to a climax making you feel warm and fuzzy??
@@whitneypaige615 There’s a different spirit on other kinds of music. I used to be an R&B and jazz singer when I lived in Brooklyn NY. While I never sang songs with seductive lyrics, I recognized there was a different spirit on that kind of music, mostly sensual - appealing to the emotions. I’m not condemning music like jazz or sweet love songs and ballads. They have their place for sure. But depression is a demon that comes to take you to the bowels of HELL. Depression comes to kill, steal and destroy, just like its escort-Satan. I know that if I want to be rescued from that demon I need ONLY music that will speak to my spirit, not my emotions. Praise and worship to my ABBA lifts my soul (mind, will and emotions), and spirit UP to God, and elevates my soul and spirit above the warfare that Satan has waged against me. If I listen to music that appeals to my emotions when depression tries to overtake me, I’m only continuing to feed my emotions. I can’t trust my emotions. Praise and worship takes me to God and there He dispatches His angels to join in the warfare and fight with me. Yes, even the Lord Himself fights for me in the worship.
Sometimes the enemy is depression and praise to God is the cure because as we lift up God our spirit is refreshed.
Where does depression come from then ?
@@interlude44The devil
Depression is a result of the sin of man.
the enemy of God is your flesh
Amen! Beautiful. I adore Elevation Worship!
Psalms 106: 10 "He saved them from those who hated them; he rescued them from their enemies.
11 But the water drowned their enemies; not one of them was left.
12 Then his people believed his promises and sang praises to him.
In 2 Chronicles 20, Three enemy nations had joined together to defeat Israel. King Jehoshaphat placed a choir in front of the army as they marched into battle. The Israelites started praising God, confusion ensued and the enemy was defeated.
I immediately thought of King Jehoshaphat when he asked that question. It's one of my favourite stories in the Bible. When everything else fails, I feel like I have nothing left to do (even Bible reading and prayer do not work), but praise God. It's not to ask God to defeat my enemies. It is to remind myself how great my God is and that all my enemies are nothing when they face my God.
Reading that scripture makes me think they pulled inspiration from that for the line in the song. If that's the case. Conversation over. It's "biblically sound."
That's right! Our praise CAN do the same thing! 🙌 I think he is missing the point of praising God!
The verse says that they praised God because God saved them, not that their praise made God save them.
@@tiptopmirror1458The last verse says they praised God, confusion ensued, and the enemy was defeated.
When I praise God on the way to work every morning, my praise to God drowns out my fear and anxiety. That’s what interpret from this part of the song.
Praise is the water my enemies drown in,
It means
Worship and Praise is a spiritual weapon for warfare. The power of praise in battles is shown in 2 Chronicles 20, Psalm 8:2, and Psalm 149:5-9. Praise helps us to focus on God and realize our need for Him, and thus turn the battle over to Him.
I agree. I take it as "drown out their noise" as our praise raises Christ up
exactly!!! and as we focus on praising him, he delivers us from all affliction
This dude has taken the lyrics way out of context. Buddy needs to take some English classes this video is nuts lol.
I agree!! God is in control, He can do all things and everything. Don 't put God in a little box. God is great.
2 Chronicals.. I just opened my Bible and there it is..
I'm thinking that he is maybe referring to how some say churches like Bethel..( IDK...I don't go there.. but have watched where they say that many are taught if their prayers aren't answered or miracles..don't happen they don't have enough truth.. THAT is wrong I too believe that is wrong.. Because it doesn't always happen like that, but I believe the devil flees when scripture is stated or sang aloud.. I believe more of the Holy Spirit gives us all more power.. I believe miracles do happen..Use discernment... If you don't feel like singing it.. dont.. If you love it.. Keep on singing and praise the LORD!!! AS LONg as I'm living I want to PRAISE.. THE LORD! It chases my depression too!
I must say, I know praise and worship is a weapon. In warfare with the enemy, your praise and worship in God is a strong showing of faith that the battle is already won in Jesus's name. God Bless You reading this right now 🙏❤️
@@Sanddollar1 I have to respectfully disagree. It's not a statement of manipulation like saying "Hey, praise God and you'll get this."
It's just a declaration of truth. Like saying "Draw near to God and the enemy will flee you."
Even when the believer comes to God with no other intention, except to praise and worship him, they will ALWAYS receive something in return just because God is who he is. Everything about him is inherently unselfish and giving. They will receive things as a natural byproduct of his nature (love, protection, provision). They don't have to use praise as a means to an end . Praise, in and of itself, ushers us into God's presence where these things are freely given.
We should always draw near to God to know him, to be with him, but the truth is, when you do that, something does occur! It's the natural byproduct of being in God's presence, the enemy must flee (Satan).
In the same way, we have these enemies of the mind. Satan's lies (doubt, fear, insecurity, worry, etc...).
When you praise God for who he is, it's just the natural byproduct of our praise ( the protective, mighty presence of God), that his presence DROWNS out all of the lies, all those enemies of the mind. "Not by might, nor by power, but by my SPIRIT, says the LORD".
Thanksgiving and PRAISE is where the believer will find the power to overcome the enemy period. It is in his presence that we bear the full armor of God.
And we are in fact called to bring these enemies into the very presence of God, so he can deal with them, not us.
Jesus said, "Apart from me, you can do nothing!" Scripture says "Cast all of your anxiety on the Lord, because he cares for you.
We enter into his gates (his presence) with Thanksgiving and PRAISE! Once there, the believer will be flooded by God's presence, where the enemy cannot stand. The believer won't drown or be overcome by his presence (maybe overwhelmed, but not overcome). Being flooded by God's presence DROWNS out the enemies lies.
This is a powerful line for those who battle with doubt, fears, depression, etc... These are real enemies.
I think Satan sits back and laughs when Christians try to diminish the power & protection they will find in the presence of God, which we enter into through Thanksgiving & Praise. He knows that it is there that he and his lies must flee. So he causes Christians to split hairs over a metaphor in order to keep us from thinking we actually can overcome the enemies lies and HIS manipulations through praising God.
Only when we praise God & enter into his presence will we ever find the victory. It's not manipulative to want God to free us from bondage, to meet us with his presence & his truths. God wants to fight our battles & yes, he wants to drown out all the lies of the evil one (our true enemy).
We need to be careful that in our zeal to protect that which we love, we don't become a tool in the enemies hand like Peter and try to keep our Lord from saving us from Satan's lies.
@@Sanddollar1 We DO NOT claim to control or manipulate God by STATING THE SAME THING HE WOULD DO FOR US WITH OR WITHOUT OUR PRAISE.
@@Sanddollar1 I think your concern should be with how it leads you to think.
Are you really in a position to speak to what other people are thinking? You don't know the thoughts of men.
I think in our efforts to be biblically sound we can carelesslymove into another Spirit of control and manipulation with the word of God to control other people's praise and worship
Your personal interpretation of that song doesn't define what it means for everybody else
I really believe that you focus on your relationship with God and guard the worship songs that God tells you not to listen to.That song has blessed millions of people as they get closer to God including myself .
I believe you and Alan are spreading interpretation of that song.
@@Livelife95ify While I partially agree with you that someone might take a different meaning from the song, that does not release these songwriters from their responsibility before God to watch the teaching of the music. The criticism comes from the consistent skirting the lines or crossing of lines from these writers/churches. This song is “the least of these,” but it continues a bad pattern.
@@Sanddollar1 psalms 8:2 🙂
The phrase "Praise is the water that my enemies drown in" is a metaphorical expression that conveys the idea that when we choose to praise and worship God in the midst of difficulties or when facing enemies, it can bring about their defeat or downfall. In the Bible, we see examples of praise leading to victory, such as in the story of Jehoshaphat in 2 Chronicles 20, where the people praised God and their enemies were defeated without them having to fight. Praise can shift our focus from our problems to God's power, and in doing so, it can bring about deliverance and triumph over our adversaries.
So it is God who defeats the enemies not your praise... Praise is not the waters that my enemies drown in... Please brother do not those false preachings slider into our praise and worship songs?
Yes this it’s figuratively speaking smh, this guy is just getting attention of social media
This dude is blabbing too narrow mindedly God inhabits the praises of his people.psalms 22 Genuine praise with the most high authority can definitely drown the enemies.
Agree, praise brought me through these 10 months after my first son's murder,has become strenghten force for my daughter who lost her husband 3months ago, as long as I'm breathing I'm gonna praise The LORD🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
@@AndreaMcelesi agree 💯
Ephesians 6:12 For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities , against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.
A few weeks ago, I was at a Prophetic Conference and I had a tough time focusing on the service because the enemy kept filling my mind with negative thoughts. (I was also fasting at the time.) In a still small voice, I heard the Lord say “Worship Me” and when I started worshiping, the negative thoughts stopped immediately. It was amazing! I literally saw a vision of a group of demons screaming in pain and covering their ears because they hated my praise.
Another situation happened where two of my friends in the body of Christ got into an argument. It was bad! I heard the voice of the Lord say “Worship Me”. I responded “Lord, how can I do that in this environment?” I heard Him say it again “Worship Me”. So I began to sing “I will exalt you” and 30 seconds later, these women apologized to each other and held hands and prayed. I felt a powerful wave of the Holy Spirit. The Lord taught me Praising Him destroys the attacks of the demonic spirits.
This is why I love that verse “My praise is the water my enemies drown in”. Worship is a spiritual warfare tool that we can use against the enemy. It’s so effective. I understand the importance of being biblically and theologically accurate but I know what my Heavenly Father said. Worship is a weapon!
Amen 🙌
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I love love this lyric too! It must have brought its own controversy - must be good 😊
Yes and amen! That's right, I've experienced that too.
thank you for this comment it jas ministered to me
Thanks. I like this song and I’m going to add it to my worship play list. Drowning my enemies is metephorical not literal.
Woww ! 💯 🫰 🫰 🫰 facts !!!!! 🙏
It can mean both
Say what you needa say, Brother Allen. The Spirit has prepared me for humility
Love this comment! :)
My worship is my weapon
This is how I win my battles
Fragrance of my worship by dunsin Oyekan
That line is like when u have noise cancelling headphones on and your drowning out the doubt, fear, anxiety, gossip, hatred.. ect.. Praise does that for me when every attack possible is trying to come against my mind and life. Helps me to remain focused on Yeshua.
King Jehoshaphat and his people organized a choir according to God’s directive and they began to praise God even when the enemies were already very close to them. Three nations rose against them, yet they believe that by praise they will have victory because God said so. This is from 2 Chronicles 20:22. Praising can be a weapon to defeat enemies. We praise God for everything what he has done and will do.
How about studying His Word?
Isaiah 61:3 the garment of Praise for the spirit of heaviness(enemy)
@@eniolorundaekundayo1100 exactly
@@janilynuy6475 it really does!
When I praise God, it drowns our the noise of my enemies. That's what I hear. Great song!
It does a lot more than that. Praise is a tool God gave us to enact things in the spiritual world. I don’t understand how it works. But I know it does and there is never a bad reason to praise the Lord. Don’t let legalistic people make you feel like got a cop operating a speed trap. God welcomes you every time you come to Him. Regardless of your words.
It does not say drowns the noise of our enemies. It says cus praise is the waters my enemies drown in. Notice the difference in implications from the two different phrases.
@@JoCot explain how exploring the theological implications of a popular worship song is legalism.
But it’s not what is written.
@@xTh3_Chosen i feel your taking the lyrics too literally. poem and literature is often read in a metaphorical sense which tries to imply something deeper, best example happens to be the bible, Jesus used to talk in parables himself! I would advice you to stop taking the lyrics so seriously and understand the metaphorical symbolism in these lyrics.
So, I like this song and appreciate your review of it. It sounds like most of the issue is with just wording in certain ways which is more a writer's preference. I don't disagree that some of it could've been worded better. However, I've always taken the 'drown' to be that our praise will overflow and drown out our enemies (not physically harm them). It will make it so that no matter how much they try to hurt or harm us, we lift up praise disregard it, and keep going knowing God is in control. We lift up our trouble to the Lord. I've never taken it as them saying we could physically have our enemies drowned by praising God. As for praise being a weapon, a weapon can be offensive or defensive, if we use praise to help defend us from doubt, fear, etc...can it not be viewed as the equivalency of a weapon that we are using to defend against these thoughts? For instance, I recommend when a brother/sister is struggling that, they turn on worship music and sing along to lift up the struggle to God. I recommend this for two reasons 1) it's never bad to praise God and 2) it gives them something mental and physical to help focus them in their struggle to God that can help lead them into prayer. In essence, I've treated praise as a spiritual weapon involved in spiritual warfare. It would be interesting for you to get the writer(s) of the song on and pick their brain about the lyrics. It could lead to some interesting conversations. Just some thought from a brother, I really appreciate this video and your response to it, and agree maybe some of it could be better worded.
Thanks for posting. He doesn't necessarily understand allegory.
Same, when I think of this lyric, I think of praising being around us so much and in our minds and spirits so much that we don’t focus on our enemies (spiritual or physical), we instead focus on who God is and how much power He has.
I agree with you Thomas. I wanted to write my thoughts on here, but read yours and feel like you said it well. Thank You.
I agree. I think of praise as a weapon because it makes me focus on God and who He is rather than situation or problem.
Amen, this is it. Hopefully the I intention of the writers too. We should always be careful what we listen to
This video over such a non issue has annoyed me so much, it’s made me like the song Praise more.
I believe, the lyrics "Praise is the waters my enemies drown in" refers to the demons we are being delivered from through our sovereign praise.
Yes! We don't all get along with one another. There are a number of people who have caused me grief in my life but they are not my enemies! I'm sure I don't need to tell anyone who is!!!!
I guess it all depends how literal one takes the lyrics.
@@Eleina1951 yeah theyre not your enemies but the word enemy just symbolizes the hard times of your life and the tough battles youve faced not physically your enemy bcoz thats common sense unless your just tryna find something that makes them bad .For me It's just common sense but we ppl dont have the same sense some will always find a problem and conflicts
Enemies : depression, illness, fear, panic,envy,anger,Mind! etc… No?
They are talking about spiritual enemies. When we Praise God , the enemies flee or tremble.
One of my favorite part "My praise is the water my enemies drown in" & "My praise is the shout that brings Jericho down". I really do love this song 🙏🙏
Then you should check yourself … my my my my my my
We are nothing
It was god and god alone that brought the wall down and parted the Red Sea GOD
Not you not me not them GOD Alone
@@926paajaall peace and love brother/sister, I don’t think the brother/sister was writing this to be taken so literally. I understand your concern for the writer here but saying they should “check themselves” because they are singing a worship song that has a different meaning to that person then maybe you is just inconsiderate. I do agree with your points, we are nothing and it was GOD ALONE that did all those things, but you’re assuming this believer is saying that it was Moses himself and only himself that parted the Red Sea etc is just silliness. All peace and love brother have a blessed day❤️
@@926paajagod speaks the language of heart brother
@@goobxyz4518 exactly. We've heard and have had testimonies of praising through circumstances and situations and in the midst of that, God calm the situations.
@@926paaja our praises goes to God and God alone...So if I praise in circumstances and I experience a change, that means God turned my situation around through praise. I hope you understand that the wall of Jericho in our today life could mean anything like trials, temptations and life circumstances?? And we pray and praise through these things. So next time, please understand the context of my write up before you condemn me.🙏🙏
When we are praising we are focused on the Lord not on our enemies so everything is “drowned” out. It’s absolutely encouraging and uplifting!
As a worship leader, I so appreciate your thoughts. One of the hardest things about being a worship leader is having to explain to people why we don't sing certain songs. My first thought on this song was "don't they run their lyrics by anyone?" but then I realize that their pastors are probably preaching these same unbiblical ideas. Words matter. I'm not sure Jesus would be called The Word if words didn't matter. We need to be careful with what we teach through music because that sticks with us more than a sermon.
Amen and great question! Sometimes creativity in lyrics goes a bit too far.
@@thebeatagp Praise has been shown Biblically to be synonymous with strength.
Psalm 8:2 “Out of the mouth of babes and sucklings hast thou ordained strength because of thine enemies, that thou mightest silence the enemy and the avenger.”
This verse is reiterated by Jesus but He substitutes ‘strength’ with the word ‘Praise’.
Matthew 21:29 “"Do You hear what these children are saying?" they asked. "Yes," Jesus answered. "Have you never read: 'From the mouths of children and infants You have ordained praise'?"”
This part of the song brings these verses to life by using the imagery of Pharaoh and his horsemen drowning in the Red Sea.
Of course literal walls like Jericho aren’t going to fall or the Mediterranean parted for anyone today, but God showed us the magnitude of victory in Praise, and all of our victories are spiritual because “For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.” Ephesians 6:12
True, Praise is exalting God but He Himself literally showed us in Jericho what praising Him could do; bring down walls!!!
PS: God still rains down manna today for a lot of needy people, just not in the way you read about it. Don’t let your reformed theology sterilize your spiritual discernment and the Praise of Him.
@@Abrahamhilda excellent scriptural explanation.
@@thebeatagpbrother Allen should christian be allowed to take testosterone replacement therapy
@@Abrahamhildawonderful explanation!
Spiritual enemies drown, in my moment of praise they can’t touch me because I’m focused on God this song is awesome
Praise is a spiritual weapon
Amen
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What book, chapter, and verse?
Amen
For me as a singer in our church as for “ENERMIES” in the lyrics of every song and in this particular song(PRAISE) that i sings,i reffered to them as SICKNESS,STRESS,DEPRESSION & etc,because for me….these are my “ENERMIES”.You don’t like these things to hang around you,they don’t bring you any good but they can destroy you….soooooo thats the way i take or relate to it(ENERMIES)Thank you.
Psalm 69:1 Save me, God! I am about to drown. 2: I am sinking deep in the mud, and my feet are slipping. I am about to be swept under by a mighty flood...14: Don't let me sink in the mud, but save me from my enemies and from the deep water. 15: Don't let me be swept away by a flood or drowned in the ocean or swallowed by death. 16: Answer me, Lord! You are kind and good. Pay attention to me! You are truly merciful. David was very poetic as well.
This the one.
Wow, I didn't know that was there.. That is awesome.. We all need to pray and read our Bibles! Lobe this
As a follower of God, our only enemy is the enemy and demons. We are not to hate anyone or have physical enemies. Drown my enemies is to drown the devil and the demons. Drown insecurity, doubt, anger, fear, etc.
But God’s enemy is our carnal minds. aka our flesh.
Amen to that
When I first heard this line I automatically thought it meant that our praise is a weapon that “drowns out” the enemy. Like if we are worshipping God continually, His truth will drown out the voice of the enemy.
Sometimes in songwriting, you have an idea you want to pen, but in the end it sometimes gets distorted to fit the melody or rhyming scheme, or it never really gets fleshed out enough.
In my opinion, it’s not that big of a deal.
God can still repeat His miracles , because He is Sovereign, let us not test God.
I interpreted the verse about drowning as a metaphor to just say that our praises are more powerful than our spiritual enemies. Essentially our praises make darkness flee, which if you think that’s biblical or not is fair but I don’t think it’s literally talking about physical enemies.
This has to be written by Furtick, he does this in his sermons too. He makes up concepts that sound deep, but aren’t scriptural.
I don’t think there is a single song elevation does that he did not have a hand in writing. I don’t know if that’s why these issues come up, but it’s worth looking into.
@@mcain2911 Hello, you are very correct , when you scroll down the info section of any elevation song he is indeed a part of the group of writers of most of the songs … 👀
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 your first sentence is funny!
@@mxolisingonelo7695 funny, but 💯
Look at the jackals. Aren’t scriptural meaning what? Is not exactly stated in the Bible. Yeah - that is called reading aloud and no sermon only does that.
“Praise is the water my enemies drown in” is a metaphor for when u have a relationship with Christ, your no longer getting attack by demons. The demons are the ones who get destroyed when u have a relationship with Christ. I witnessed this first hand last night at church
Job had his relationship with the Lord - Satan came for him! Be careful, my friend. That is far from true.
Yes, it is possible for someone to praise God continually and get over anxiety, depression, or addiction. It's part of what faith can do.
Faith is the victory that overcomes the world.
I just listened to this song a few minutes ago. And now i just want to listen and sing it again. God is capable of doing the impossible and whoever who doesn't believe it must be questioning theirs relationship with God instead of being questioning someone else's praise
I agree... I've been concerned with Alan since this post
As I worship leader I want to be 100% right in the presence of my Savior. I want to be told “Well done good and faithful servant.” I don’t want to introduce anything to our congregation that is 99%. I appreciate your videos that give me the opportunity to see things I may not have recognized at first. I love this song but I agree, it’s not 100% accurate and I can’t take that to “my” congregation. Blessings
Well, we’re human… so there’s no such thing as “100%” as it pertains to our theology or worship.
Awesome and balanced analysis, brother. As Christians, our songs of praise and worship to God must be theologically correct. We can't offer "strange fire" and expect God to accept it.
That’s not balanced. It’s an attack video. Balance means half of the video would make the best case pro and half would present the barest case con. This is all con. When he brings up the pro points it’s simply to knock them down. That is biased attacks and is called a straw man.
It’s actually in the Bible in2 chronicles 20. They were praising God and God send the ambushes against the enemies.
20 Early in the morning they left for the Desert of Tekoa. As they set out, Jehoshaphat stood and said, “Listen to me, Judah and people of Jerusalem! Have faith in the Lord your God and you will be upheld; have faith in his prophets and you will be successful.” 21 After consulting the people, Jehoshaphat appointed men to sing to the Lord and to praise him for the splendor of his[c] holiness as they went out at the head of the army, saying:
“Give thanks to the Lord,
for his love endures forever.”
22 As they began to sing and praise, the Lord set ambushes against the men of Ammon and Moab and Mount Seir who were invading Judah, and they were defeated. 23 The Ammonites and Moabites rose up against the men from Mount Seir to destroy and annihilate them. After they finished slaughtering the men from Seir, they helped to destroy one another.
1 Samuel 16:23 And so it was, whenever the spirit from God was upon Saul, that David would take a harp and play it with his hand. Then Saul would become refreshed and well, and the distressing spirit would depart from him.
Sounds like a weapon to me.
God placed the disturbing spirit to trouble Saul- for a purpose. The purpose was to get David in the doors and Saul to trust him... nothing to do with praise drowning out the enemies.
“Let the high praises of God be in their throats and two-edged swords in their hands, to execute vengeance on the nations and punishments on the peoples, to bind their kings with chains and their nobles with fetters of iron, to execute on them the judgment written! This is honor for all his godly ones. Praise the Lord!”
Psalm 149:6-9 ESV
Sounds like quite a weapon to me!
I appreciate Allen's channel but he's an absolute clown for making this video. He's so eager to show people that he's an A+ Christian that he doesn't even care if he slanders an amazing song glorifying God.
This is what i dont understand about these people man its so embarrassing to see these guys do stuff like this. they haven't read the bible properly themselves and want to talk as if they know everything about the bible! and claiming that these songs are poison is so ridiculous
@@allenjohn1618 yeah man. Its sad.
@@JeremyFontsplease guys can we be more polite I get your point I may say that I disagree a bit also but calling him a clown is extreme.
This guy is driven by a spirit of critic which makes him say stupid things and makes him become ridiculous. Go read Psalm 18:3 and 2 Samuel 22:4: “I cry: Praise be to the LORD and I am delivered from my enemies.”
Even the baby Christian knows the power of praise in spiritual warfare. Several examples in the Bible attest to this: the people of Israel before the walls of Jerico, the case of 2 Chronicles 20:22 ("And when they began to sing and to praise, the LORD set ambushments against the children of Ammon, Moab , and mount Seir")... In the New Testament, there is the case of Paul and Silas in the prison in Acts 16:25-26: "About midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the other prisoners were listening to them. Suddenly there was such a violent earthquake that the foundations of the prison were shaken. At once all the prison doors flew open, and everyone's chains came loose".
You speak with a certainty and arrogance that only highlights your ignorance. It's obvious that you don't know anything about spiritual warfare. But, your number of subscribers makes you believe that you know everything. Pathetic.
This song is well written.The writer doesn't mean physical enemies it means all the spiritual enemies drowning.
Yeah but they're not drowning though. James 4:7 says they'll flee from you, they won't drown.
@@Gab_zx don't take it too literally. Where in the Bible does it say that God can heal schizophrenia, eating disorders, ADHD, personality disorders and such? If you want to take it literally, does that mean that God's heal does not cover these mental disorders just because they were not specifically mentioned in the Bible?
Listen to Tyler Childers gospel album and analyze it
Not literally drown …. Just be “flooded” with praise
I'm sure the song is alluding to the Red Sea drowning of the Pharaoh & the Egyptian Armies, who were the Israelites enemies.
YOU ARE NOT WRONG! I will not even watch spiritual shorts and videos if they mention enemies! You HAVE TO BE CAREFUL!! Love this! Keep preaching!
I can appreciate being discerning 100%. I can also think of a time several years ago as I was getting ready to leave my corporate job to pursue full time ministry. I was asleep in bed and woke up feeling like I was literally being strangled and pinned to my bed. I knew it was demonic. I had never experienced anything like it before. As I continued to pray for relief it would lift and then come back. 6 times it came back and then I cried out to the Lord and finally asked what else can I do to make this stop. Immediately I heard Holy Spirit say play worship music. Thankfully I could still speak enough to shout for Alexa to play worship music (it was a Bethel song), I could not physically move. Immediately as the worship song played, whatever it was, it lifted and never came back. God’s peace came over me. It was absolutely the worship that stopped the attack from the enemy. From then on I have used worship to war against spiritual attacks of the enemy. Not saying it is a miracle pill for everyone, but it has definitely been effective in my life in warring against the enemy!
This happened to me too, fighting to wake up to get them off only makes it worse Jesus says relax your body and call on my name and those demons will flee. Thank you Jesus.
I’ve always taken that lyric to be a reference to Egypt drowning in the Red Sea, basically when we praise, all of our spiritual enemies drown!
Yes but Exodus was a physical enemy (Egyptians). The closest example to that in todays history is what is happening in Gaza!!! We wouldn't want to wish what's happening there on anyone!!! How about a lyric like "Praise is the water my spirit is quenched in" and "My praise is the shout, that brings all of the walls down"....Jericho is in the West Bank!! I'd love to hear what folks think alternate lyrics could be. Let's keep the focus on God. Thank you Allen for challenging us all!
Thank you Allen for introducing me to this song.... I see nothing wrong in the lyrics. The wall of Jericho fell, while the Children of God praised. God can still do the same in our lives today. Miracles still occur to this day, not because of our worthiness but only due to God's goodness. Nobody can manipulate GOD as you rightly put.
I'm glad that not everyone is fooled by Allen Parr's pompousness.
What do you mean?
God bless you sir 🙏🏿 Miracles still do happen in the lives of God's children every day!! Malachi 3:6- I am the Lord:I change not!!! 🙏🏿
@@JeremyFonts I don't think he even knows it's from his background. These sort of conservative,cessationists,folks. They believe spiritual gifts,miracles,talking in tongues, has stopped ✋️ So that's why you get the watering down of God's blessings because he doesn't bless like that anymore according to what they believe.
Thank you. You just said what I had in mind
I believe this refers to the Israelites crossing the Red Sea. While they weren't praising at that moment, it symbolizes the idea that when I push through challenges, my enemies attempt to follow but are ultimately drowned by the waters. This serves as a powerful metaphor.
The praise and worship can indeed shake off depression, loneliness, it is god holding you, carrying you letting you know he’s there afterwards you feel better because he’s let you know he loves you
This reminds me of this script in the Bible about how Jesus name will be preached/ spread in good or bad intentions😂
I go to a small charismatic Pentecostal church and play on the worship team…never heard this song but I just listened and that lyric hit me right away. That’s a cold and merciless line in that tune. Praise Jesus…for real!🙏✝️❤️💪💪🆙🆙🆙🆙🆙🆙🆙
Do y’all ever have hymnal Sundays ? Where the praise and worship team puts on the robes and sings out of the hymnal? I’ve been pushing for this in my church and I keep getting pushback, but no explanation. Thoughts?
@@haroldbeauchamp3770I think that’s a cool idea but perhaps some will think it’s stuffy?? I’m not sure but you can make it cool and call it a throwback Sunday or something 😆
@@WordMadeFlesh777 so the church secretary pretty much told me that that pastor would never entertain such a request. No explanation. The rumors are since his daughter is the praise and worship director, she isn’t comfortable with the hymns. I agree that it would be fun. I also believe it’ll go a step further. It would bring out all of the elders, seniors, and those such as myself who 50 something but grew up with my granny singing all of the hymns.
"Praise is the water my enemies drown in" from my perspective it is a metaphor which means my enemies drown in. The enemy the devil.
it's one of my favorite songs. as long as i'm breathing - I've a reason to praise the Lord - my favorite line
Spiritual enemies are destroyed when we praise God come on
Agree 1000%! I notice some charismatic Christians quote songs instead of quoting scripture. I've been guilty of this, too. The more I study and come to understand God's Holy Word, the easier it is to spot songs or sermons that are biblically inaccurate. Thank you, brother Allen, for this video and your ministry!
It's not speaking of physical enemies or physical waters. It's speaking of the attacks of the enemies, fear, doubt, unbelief, anxiety...they all become your enemy.
Just like a stubborn teenager who doesn't want to listen to things, they drown everything out with loud music yeah 🎵🎶....we can do the same thing to our enemies with a shout of praise 👏. Great song, I've got this song on my playlist 👍
I had no idea about this song but now I'm excited to add it to my Playlist lol
But what about " my praise is a weapon that brings Jericho down"?
I see a lot of people trying to accuse Steven furtick of being a false teacher but every explanation I hear I don’t really agree with. When I hit rock bottom I didn’t know Jesus at all. A Steven furtick video came across my timeline and I watched it and gave my life to Jesus. My life drastically started to change. I feel the Holy Spirit when I hear these songs. They help me and I feel like I am truly worshipping God with lyrics inspired by the stories of the Bible. I would dare to argue anyone who is gifted enough from God to create such a big church community because people are moved by the ways they are preaching from the Bible, people are going to be jealous. Jesus had a lot of people that wanted to listen to Him and people hated it too. And praise is the water my enemies drown in reminds me of worship being our greatest weapon against
And your enemies are people? That’s interesting. Because the Bible tells us that this is not a battle against flesh and blood but of the spirit. Even the people that you have problems with it’s not really the person, it’s something attached to them. For example a spirit the produces jealousy in someone. Which I feel like a lot of people that are hating on people making worship music that lifts people up are showing. Why don’t we go after the songs that majority of people are listening to that are encouraging actual violence rather than attacking a lyric about worship being a spiritual weapon against evil 😂
As Christian’s we should understand that other Christian’s are still human and can make mistakes and we should correct each other yes, but always with encouragement and lifting up other Christian’s.
Some say: sing with pleasing voice like a soothing aroma to the Lord.
some say: sing from your heart God sees your heart,
some say : sing in the spirit and truth,
some say: Just sing don't dance thats not spirit and truth thats worldly,
some say: sing and dance be free in the presence of God don't be too religious, because David danced.
Some say : Sing old songs since they are more trustworthy and meaningful
Some say : sing a new song,
Some say : that sounds too worldly
Some say : thats just music, music belongs to God.
Some say : just stay away from music, sing without music.
Some say : Music is a gift and it comes with many styles and genres lets praise God in all styles, to reach all types of people to the Lord.
Some say : why they making God songs in rap, and why are they making edm songs
Some say : this song builds my faith and brought me close to God.
Some say : that song is theologically incorrect.
Meanwhile "the theologically incorrect" song comment section: "I was a muslim Jesus saved me"
"I was in depression this song build my faith in God"
" I was thinking my life was done but this song gave me hope "
Some say : they are false converts.
Some say : Don't praise
Some say : Don't sing bad about enemies Jesus says to love your enemies.
Meanwhile in spiritual side : When did he got born again,.
: just fews days back his prayer was theologically incorrect.
: ok too zealous Christian.
Meanwhile God : I was theologically incorrect because i healed people on the Sabbath day😂 .
Me : So who is theologically correct 🤔.
Wow you deserve 1M likes for your comment love it
Why are you playing the antagonist when we are dealing with ALMIGHTY GOD whom YOU have no place to correct. Are you a satanist? Self preservation Satanist??? Move on then, this conversation is not clearly for you.
There is a day YOU will breathe no more. Remember that.
God was theologically incorrect to heal on the Sabbath? We sing songs from a heart filled with truth about God.
@mygodisyahweh8093, well said
(Acts 16:25-34)
“25And at midnight Paul and Silas prayed, and sang praises unto God: and the prisoners heard them.
26 And suddenly there was a great earthquake, so that the foundations of the prison were shaken: and immediately all the doors were opened, and every one's bands were loosed.”
2 Chronicles 20:21-23 New Living Translation (NLT)
After consulting the people, the king appointed singers to walk ahead of the army, singing to the LORD and praising him for his holy splendor. This is what they sang: “Give thanks to the LORD; his faithful love endures forever!” At the very moment they began to sing and give praise, the LORD caused the armies of Ammon, Moab, and Mount Seir to start fighting among themselves. The armies of Moab and Ammon turned against their allies from Mount Seir and killed every one of them. After they had destroyed the army of Seir, they began attacking each other
Psalm 8:2
Through the praise of children and infants you have established a stronghold against your enemies, to silence
That part of the song is speaking of spiritual battle. We do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.” Ephesians 6:12
2Chronicles 20:22. This Bible verse is about the Lord fighting for Jehoshaphat. He and the people inquired of the Lord for help because the Moabites,
Ammonites, and Meunites were
waging war against Jehoshaphat.
“As they began to sing and praise, the Lord set ambushes against the men of Ammon and Moab and Mount Seir who were invading Judah, and they were defeated. “
Stop applying past events, which was God's will at that time for Israel. It doesn't apply forever. The power is not in the power of praise, it's a command God gave for Him to display His greatness to His people. Your words have no power over anything apart than the will of God. Learn more on the unbiblical teachings of the word of faith.
When I praise GOD my focus is on HIM and my enemy drown out of my focus. They no longer matter, It's a great song and well written.
Yes but Exodus was a physical enemy (Egyptians). The closest example to that in todays history is what is happening in Gaza!!! We wouldn't want to wish what's happening there on anyone!!! How about a lyric like "Praise is the water my spirit is quenched in" and "My praise is the shout, that brings all of the walls down"....Jericho is in the West Bank!! I'd love to hear what folks think alternate lyrics could be. Let's keep the focus on God. Thank you Allen for challenging us all!
When I praise the effects of my enemies are not controlling me My focus is on the Lord not listening to the enemy
It's a blessing that you are reminding believers to have biblically accurate worship music!
Rather than singing secular songs these songs r so encouraging and leads u not not only to sing but thank and worship our Lord
This song praise the Lord is just amazing.... Praise is a weapon indeed
No is not go find a bible verse to supporr yout claim please
I agree because if Bible Verses are sung in any song , hymn, that is all over the Bible even in what Alan just used. The sword Paul.speaks of is the Word of God..
Just reading thru Ephesians.. Just a quick run thru... 5:16 -20 He tells us about the evil days and to be filled with the spirit 19 Tells us to sing and say psalms.. and be thankful.
Filled wit spirit to fight evil days or tines sing songs of praise.from the spirit... v.19
.oh all of it about singing to the Lord because of evil days..
Also as Alan used Ephesians 6:10 - 17 or even 18 - 20
17: the sword of the sword of the Spirit, is the Word of God.. I've learned this it also in Revelations too ...That is how we fight our battles against the real enemy..
I'm more concerned with anyone even Alan I do like saying there isn't any proof in the Bible we can use praises or songs of scriptures to fight against our enemy the devil.
Say outloud and believe that Greater is He living in Me than He in the world. They flee
I do see this songs particular lyrics as being confusing to one not saved and that doesn't know the Holy Spirit.. I do believe it is for believers and non believers will want to know..
Praise is a power that heals, teaches, encourages, guides etc so we will praise through it because we are also not enough but God's grace enables us who is google yet the Spirit is there to help us discern
I played the song for about a week straight a while ago. it’s powerful and biblical. God inhabits the praises of His people and all my enemies are always defeated and silenced by God’s mighty hand
I encourage you to not repeat simply what you hear...this is a false interpretation that has become a doctrine. Music has NO power else the Christ would have been gigging...tahila...look it up
@@iam-music...And it came to pass, when the evil spirit from God was upon Saul, that David took an harp, and played with his hand: so Saul was refreshed, and was well, and the evil spirit departed from him.
@@TheBelovedPhysician and then came back again..and again...and again. I have been producing everything from Gothic demonic underground to pure GOOD Christian music...early 80s was a mutation of 'Yah is enthroned on the praises of His people'...to "God inhabits the praises". Check out the Hebrew root of Tahila...only used twice...is actually very specific and not a song. Please study the scriptures carefully so you are not deceived. If you want a taste of whats really happening...go to a Rammstein concert...the same 'goosebumps' etc but in much larger amounts than any false gospel performance. If you check out hypnotism...you will notice that a lot of todays 'Christian' music uses the exact same formats. Im not saying there isnt very real annointed music that creates faith...yes...but most of it is 'Godliness for gain' as it just cobbles christianese together on a catchy hook. Doing a great gig and saying that will somehow creates miracles etc is absolute rubbish. If it promotes faith; its the God in the temple of believers who turn up that is the key...not the music. God doesnt turn up to church...He comes along in us. Im just done with using rubbish to seduce the young with an experience. eg 'When you walk into the room" Can you hear the ???? of the ??? All auto suggestion. Lets start with Matthew 5 & 6 and once that is alive and formed in our spirit...see where the REAL transformation of our minds and hearts leads us to.
Peace.
@@iam-music Music indeed has power. its foolish to believe otherwise. these lyrics arent meant to be read literally like any other literature text. All literature is often read with the understanding of the metaphor (including the bible).
and to respond to the pastor who asked where does it say in the bible that we cant use our praise as a weapon i would like present you “Let the high praises of God be in their throats and two-edged swords in their hands, to execute vengeance on the nations and punishments on the peoples, to bind their kings with chains and their nobles with fetters of iron, to execute on them the judgment written! This is honor for all his godly ones. Praise the Lord!”
Psalm 149:6-9 ESV
please read up on the bible before assuming anything and i would encourage you to listen to any form of art in all understanding of its metaphors. Take care brother keeping you in prayer!
@@allenjohn1618 Sorry you completely missed my point. I NEVER said music didnt have power nor that i lack the perception to understand metaphor. I have been in psalms for 40 years...study the actual 7 words for praise and you might understand why I bother to write my comment.
Additionally if you are ok with bringing blemished sacrifice before Yah...Its not my business...but even basic grammar fails in a lot of elevation songs unfortunately check "Lion"...its actually cringey and if you are ok with telling God what to do like a circus go ahead. "You wicked and perverse generation, you demand a sign" ...Let the Lion ROAR...really?
True praise and worship IS amazingly powerful and is an absolute joy and privilege in my life ie being able to produce and be a part of it, using godliness for gain because you wouldn't cut it in secular world is another.
God expects us to be 100% Biblically sound in what we choose to present as worship music!
Which theological doctorine does God subscribe to?
@@DJ5780His.
@@DJ5780 His Word! A lot of contemporary “worship” music is man-centered. It’s NOT about us. God doesn’t need us…we need Him!
Then I'm not sure how many worship songs are out there that we can all agree to.
@@825bharvell You said he expects us to be "100% doctrinally sound" with worship. How do you know he expects that? Which doctrine are you talking about? "His word" isn't a doctrine. Plus there are so many valid interpretations of "His word", so what convinces you that you follow the right one?
King Jehoshaphat and his people organized a choir according to God’s directive and they began to praise God even when the enemies were already very close to them. Three nations rose against them, yet they believe that by praise they will have victory because God said so. This is from 2 Chronicle 20: 22 Praise can be used has a weapon through the glory of God.
Absolutely. I just made a comment about this. Jehoshaphat did this and his enemies were ambushed.
Praise can actually drown your enemies. Its a powerful weapon.
So surprised that people are agreeing with this. So no one is reading the bible for themselves 😢
@missjones9737 You are so right my sister they forgot that Praising God for everything for what he has done and will do. Yes praising God for his holiness and everything including defeating our enemies. We give praise and all the glory belongs to God. I hope that Allen will rethink this and read 2 Chronicles 20:22.
I don't read that from the passage. It was God who set an ambush that routed the enemies of Israel into defeating each other that saved and brought victory to Israel. It's not the singing and praising.
Even if we concede that it's what the passage means, not everything that occurs in the Old (or even the New) Testament is applicable in the same way for us today. Allen did spend quite a bit of time in the video on this point.
@carmelitovista14 Praises to God bring down His presence and makes Him to show His Almightiness. King Jehoshaphat did that. They didn't even lift their swords to defeat the enemy. God did that for them. If you read the chapter it explains what did the King did and his people. They prayed and praise God. Also Acts 16:25-40 it says that Paul and Silas were thrown into jail. They waited till midnight when their praises to God will be heard loud and clear, and they began to pray and sing praises to God. All of a sudden, God responded by shaking the prison to its foundation, and removing all] the chains in the hands of the prisoners. At the end they were set free.
Maybe they are not talking about physical enemies, maybe it's depression and being down hearted.
There are actual problems in this world. Come on I'm a poet and I speak to God about my problems and pains, like David in the Psalms.
Who can say what God will do or still do.
Heard this song repeatedly at a non-denominational church my wife and went to for almost a year. Never felt like God or the Bible was truly being preached, so we left for another church. Instantly felt the fire and passion we had been missing. They've never to my knowledge played this song or any of the other you've mentioned. Your videos were instrumental in us finding a new church, and since then I've rededicated my life to Christ and my wife dedicated hers for the first time. Thank you brother Allen!
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Hi brother Allen. I'm Karani from Kenya. Thank you for this channel. It has had a huge impact on my spiritual growth.
My wife asked me this question and this is how I answered. Psalms 23:3 But thou art holy, O thou that inhabitest the praises of Israel.
For me, enemies meant addictions, evil thoughts and other forms of sin. Where God is, His power is also there and all power of the enemy is defeated. That's how I see it
In the book of chronicles Jehoshaphat was up against 3 enemies and God used worshipers to declare his justice and mercy and those enemies were defeated
he is trying to quote the Bible and he does not understand it himself
Numbers chapters and quotes don’t mean anything it’s the Word of God that does the work not the numbers
Praise becomes a weapon when it defeats depression doubt fear anxiety etc and eventually those walls which block us from faith in God. It will not happen instantly at one service, but continually praising God gradually drives away and replaces the dark thoughts. Light overcomes darkness. Praise God
Praise does defeat the enemy it says it in 2 Chronicle 20: 21-22(AMP) when Jehoshaphat and the people of Judah began singing and praising, the Lord set ambushes against the sons of Ammon, Moab, and Mount Seir who had come against Judah; so they were struck down in defeat!!
Praise drowns the enemy
You have to be aligned to the word of God to understand this song.
It's really sad that someone would take time to talk against people who are praising God.
Meshack, Shadrack and Abednego praised God while in the fiery furnace.
And yes God responded to their praise!!?
Exactly.. My weapon is a melody
Exactly the 20th chapter of 2 Chronicles 21 says they appointed singers to the Lord who would praise in the spirit of holiness. Then in 22 says when they began to sing and praise the LORD set ambushments against the Lord enemy and they were defeated. The enemy killed each other!
So praise was most certainly used to KILL the enemy of Gods people!!
You are splitting hairs. Praise is a weapon that drowns out the noise of the enemies of my soul. The garment of praise defeats the spirit of heaviness!
Listen to what he is saying!
(3:13) The walls of jericho were brought down through praise and this action was very necessary in a sense where it was really important for them pass to pass through the city and this was made possible through praise. Note this: Also, praise is what we do to secure victory in any battle; by engaging in praise, we transfer our battles to Him (2 Chronicles 20:20-24). It is a God-given weapon in our hands, with which to humiliate the devil. So the "cause praise is the waters my enenmis drown in" is metaphorical. let's not see as Denotative but in a Connotative way."Waters" in that sentence is the the way of thier downfall and the "Enemies" stands for all those who want my harm in God's due time.
What you said about 2nd Chronicles is not correct. Read the whole chapter. They did not win the battle because they were worshiping God. God told them He would fight for them, and because of that they joyously praised Him. I think Allen is right when he said there is nowhere in scripture that says our praise is a weapon to be used against the devil, or that our praise makes the devil flee
@jesseviers487 genuine question, how could you not consider their praise being as a weapon. Because of their praise amd trust in the LORD, He caused the Ammonites etc to fight against themselves amd kill each other. It seems to me that their praise gave way to display their trust because they had the worshippers in the front lines. Of course God doesn't need us to praise so that he can do miraculous things, but that praiseis the displaying of their faith in God which is why he did deliver them in that battle.
@@MFogg150 that’s a good question. I’d say because in the passage God told them He would fight for them before the praises began on the battlefield. There is nothing that suggests they won because of their singing. And just the purpose of worship as seen in the Bible does not match up with this narrative of it being a weapon. Paul tells us in church to teach and edify each other with hymns and songs. And worship through music is sung prayer and adoration for God. I think saying that the people’s praise in the passage caused them to win or acted as a weapon is a stretch and is creating theology that isn’t there
@@MFogg150another perspective to address your question is the fact that it isn’t listed as one of the weapons for the armor of God in Ephesians 6:
“Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place, In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.”
Ephesians 6:14, 16-17 NIV
I’ve personally been convicted recently to take God’s Word literally, so even though I neither consider myself a cessationist or a charismatic, I agree with Allen on this topic - we must have the utmost highest standards for the music we bring to God in our praise and worship. Satan, before He rebelled, was in charge of praise and worship in Heaven, so it shouldn’t surprise us that he would try to also poison our worship with tiny falsehoods in our music.
Actually there has been some scientific work about the fall of the wall of Jericho which suggests that there might have been something about the Sonic way that they screamed out the Praises that might have caused the walls to shatter think of it like a Sonic weapon. Which means God gave them the formula of how to win it took however many days to get the walls softened up before it would happen. No less worthy of Praise mind you but if true not the same as your Praises controlling demons.
Yes this song doesn’t break walls of the enemy but it changes our perspective to see God greater. In that place people are able to seek deliverance, council, pray ect
Praise drowns a lot of things that are enemies to us. You get rid of so many forces.
What's wrong about that song? I don't see anything wrong about it. I read all the lyrics one by one and I really don't think I should stop singing that song. I love it so much ❤ Praise the Lord oh my soul🙌
Yes but Exodus was a physical enemy (Egyptians). The closest example to that in todays history is what is happening in Gaza!!! We wouldn't want to wish what's happening there on anyone!!! How about a lyric like "Praise is the water my spirit is quenched in" and "My praise is the shout, that brings all of the walls down"....Jericho is in the West Bank!! I'd love to hear what folks think alternate lyrics could be. Let's keep the focus on God. Thank you Allen for challenging us all!
I love that song ❤
Psalms 106:1-12 "Psalms 106
1 Praise the Lord! Give thanks to the Lord, because he is good; his love is eternal.
2 Who can tell all the great things he has done? Who can praise him enough?
3 Happy are those who obey his commands, who always do what is right.
4 Remember me, Lord, when you help your people; include me when you save them.
5 Let me see the prosperity of your people and share in the happiness of your nation, in the glad pride of those who belong to you.
6 We have sinned as our ancestors did; we have been wicked and evil.
7 Our ancestors in Egypt did not understand God's wonderful acts; they forgot the many times he showed them his love, and they rebelled against the Almighty at the Red Sea.
8 But he saved them, as he had promised, in order to show his great power.
9 He gave a command to the Red Sea, and it dried up; he led his people across on dry land.
10 He saved them from those who hated them; he rescued them from their enemies.
11 But the water drowned their enemies; not one of them was left.
12 Then his people believed his promises and sang praises to him.
I'd only sung this song for the first time at church last week. Funnily enough, the particular lyrics you have an issue with are the ones that caught my attention in a good way. When I was being spiritually attacked, I was led by God to praise and worship Him and this is what lifted the attack on me. It was the first time I had used praise and worship as a weapon against the enemy. I can honestly say I have no physical human enemies, only principalities and powers. I also try to be very discerning in the songs I listen to, so I appreciate the review. Ultimately, allow the Holy Spirit to lead you in choosing what songs to listen to, especially since we are to worship the Lord in spirit and in truth. God bless 🙏🏾
And that’s my issue with bro Allen. What if I say doubt which is not of the lord is an enemy and I say through the word and worship God delivered or drown my enemy which is doubt. Bro Allen is too literal for me sometimes but I keep listening because I appreciate is knowledge and skilled usage of the word
All of the stories in the Old Testament is a prelude to the New Testament. No we don’t have physical fights like the Israelites do but best believe we have fights that if you trace it, the origin is certainly spiritual
I will always say there has to be a balance. We can’t be too spiritual where we lose all sense and we can’t be too sensible where we can’t discern spiritual warfare, prophecy etc.
PS- I personally don’t sing a lot of maverick or bethel. When choosing songs praise leaders have to be sensible and prayerful about what he God wants to say
Did your praise defeat the enemy or did God. See when we being to see our praise as defeating the enemy, we begin to think it’s something we did and we should be God reliant not self reliant. You praise pleased God and so God moved on your behalf. It takes the focus off you and puts it on God. You did nothing, God did everything and God didn’t do it because you praised because that would indicate that you caused Gpd to move when God was going to move on your behalf. It’s like forgiveness, we don’t repent because we want forgiveness because God has forgiven us. We repent to express humility and dependence. God doesn’t need us, we need him
Does that make sense?
Yeah I think brother Allen put this in a literal context. Is like when Jesus said if you’re right eye causes you to sin pluck out and throw it away. We all know that is not literal is a hyperbole. I don’t think this song is 99% etc… like brother Allen said. I think this song is biblical and there’s also inspiration. I think in worship there’s room to be creative and be inspired and led by the Spirit of God just like many of the Psalmist in the Bible where inspired by God
@@i.m.moreau8765 I understand and agree that we should be God reliant. There's a dangerous habit manifesting in believers where we are exalting ourselves instead of God, removing the glory from Him and placing it on ourselves. When it comes to the move of God, we see in Scripture that God has moved as a response to the prayers, acts of faith, praise, etc of people in the Bible. Do you believe that God would have responded irrespective of the petitions of the people in the Bible?
@@007babyren i believe God is all-knowing. He knows what he’s going to do before we even know there is a situation. He’s in the past, present, and future at the same time -omnipresent. Our prayers, praise and worship is simply a sign of our humility, surrender, and gratitude. Let’s take the example of Abraham negotiating with God for Sodom and Gomorrah. I think God was humoring Abraham because He already knew what was to be because he already knew he wasn’t going to find the number of people that Abraham was negotiating for. To say God responds to our petitions would imply God doesn’t know what his move is going to be until we make our move. Or that what he does is based on our actions, that is false. God moves irrespective of what we do and don’t do. God chooses who to bless. That is why he blesses some unbelievers with great blessings and some believers get theirs in heaven. His ways and thoughts are far above ours so i think it would be foolish to assume that we can get God to do things based on our actions. We pray, praise and worship because that is what we were created to do.
I have a question we are leading worship and God is teaching us how He wants worship. Do you think if we changed the lyrics to those parts saying
“I'll praise when outnumbered
Praise when surrounded
Give praise to my Father
Cuz He’s who I’m found in”
And then…….
“We praise cuz He’s Worthy
It's more than a sound
Jews praised and they shouted
And brought Jericho down? Do you think it’s ok?
Fantastic song. Wonderful song. I can't get enough of it. It's such a revelation. Praise is the water my enemies drown- perfect. It points to spiritual enemy's. All the spiritual enemy's against you will drown. Praise is a weapon against the devil and his evil angels attacking our holiness and trying to draw us away from the grace of God. I never was a fan of Gospel music but I accidentally stumbled on a couple of them and since then, my life has transformed.
Amen
Yes but Exodus was a physical enemy (Egyptians). The closest example to that in todays history is what is happening in Gaza!!! We wouldn't want to wish what's happening there on anyone!!! How about a lyric like "Praise is the water my spirit is quenched in" and "My praise is the shout, that brings all of the walls down"....Jericho is in the West Bank!! I'd love to hear what folks think alternate lyrics could be. Let's keep the focus on God. Thank you Allen for challenging us all!
The problem with searching for perfection is that you'll miss many opportunities to commune with Christ thinking that you're doing Him a favour. Let the Spirit of the Lord lead you, not your prejudice and unreasonable thirst for perfection.
I concur
God bless you .
Nailed it. No one is perfect.
i am not one to comment or judge but you have got to be kidding me. Learn the word of God more. Everything he says is true in this video, he’s not looking for attention he’s calling out what he needs to call out. If a song is biblically inaccurate it’s not a good song. In another elevation song they sing “I have resurrection power, yes I do”, that’s false, we do not have resurrection power, only God holds that, not sinful man. God wants perfection, why do you think God is praised for being holy?! Because holy is perfection, and God is perfection, if we are supposed to live in his imagine after our likeness, then his likeness is holiness, so shouldn’t that be ours? Instead we sit around and people like you who think that since Elevation is this massive church they can’t be wrong right? Wrong. They can for sure be wrong, they have proven that again and again. However I don’t hate them, my favorite song ever is from them “grace so glorious”.
@@fryer6541 You're soo right!!
I take it as praise is how I fight my battles. I praise and have faith and he fights my battles for me.
Truth!!
He’s doing this to stir up people and get views. 4:52 omg I feel like Praising is praying, worshipping, singing, talking about him, fasting. AND AS I DO THIS THE VISION I HAVE IS….I CRY AND MY TEARS POUR OUT AND FLOOD THE “BAD” (my enemies human, mental, or spiritual) IN MY LIFE. Because when I lift him up, this is the armor, my strength, my everything. OVERALL ITS NOT THAY COMPLICATED.
Thank you for introducing me to this song! The drown part is referring directly to the preceeding part! Praise drowns out the bad. I'm excited for a new song to listen to!
Ephesians 6:12
For our fight is not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, and against spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places
Matthew 10:8 Saya that we have the ability to cast out demons.
Praise is where we find victory.
Are you also raising the dead??? No, we can’t do it
@NA-bn9er. I understand that, Jesus raises them when they hear the word, but Not literally, like He did!!
@@jodizaffiri8300we can, but we don’t. We were empowered to do everything Christ did and more, but FAITH is the key to it.
@NA-bn9erthere is a verse that actually through Christ Jesus we can John 14:12-14 Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that believeth on me, the works that I do shall he do also; and greater works than these shall he do; because I go unto my Father.
13 And whatsoever ye shall ask in my name, that will I do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son.
14 If ye shall ask any thing in my name, I will do it. That is directly from Jesus ❤