Why do you Praise?

How do you respond when GOD does not do what you thought He would do?

Do you become upset or frustrated? Depressed or angry? Disillusioned or cynical?

Do you decided to stop trusting GOD for anything that matters?

Do you kill Him?

In Mark 11, the people saw Jesus entering Jerusalem and laid down palm branches as they cried "Hosanna!" which is a Hebrew expression meaning "Save." They thought He was coming to reestablish the Kingdom of David (which He was) and were eagerly looking forward to Him overthrowing the Roman government so they could regain their position of national pride and military might, like in King David's day.

When it became clear that this was NOT on Jesus' agenda (His kingdom was spiritual), their shattered hopes turned to an illogical rage and they demanded that Barabas the murderer go free and Jesus be crucified.

I want to praise GOD because He is GOD, not because of what I'm hoping He will do for me. Interestingly, King David was made a king by GOD because his praise was sincere.

So...why do you praise?