One of the things the Devil hates is when we praise the LORD especially in adverse circumstances or when after praying there seems nothing has changed in the natural. At such times Satan will take advantage of our situation, knowing full well what buttons in our soul to push to evoke from us a spirit of despair and anxiety.
David experienced this weariness of soul and spirit many times like this in his life even to the point of physical exhaustion, yet he also found that the way out was to praise the LORD, even when he did not feel like it. He knew that a thankful heart of gratitude and praise accompanied by a childlike trust in Him would drive the Devil away and slap his accusing mouth shut.
We read what David writes; “From the lips of children and infants You have ordained praise because of Your enemies, to silence the foe and the avenger” (Psalm 8:2). And again he writes; “I will praise you, O LORD, with all my heart; I will tell of all Your wonders. I will be glad and rejoice in You; I will sing praise to Your Name, O Most High. My enemies turn back; they stumble and perish before You” (Psalm 9:1-3). (Click here to read the full commentary)
