iADORE “Don’t forget The Benefits” 
yoADORO “No olvides Los Beneficios”

[NEW SERIES SCRIPTURE]
“Bless the Lord, O my soul; And all that is within me, bless His holy name! Bless the Lord, O my soul, And forget not ALL HIS BENEFITS:” - Psalms‬ ‭103‬:‭1‬-‭2‬ ‭
“Bendice, alma mía, a Jehová, y bendiga todo mi ser su santo nombre. Bendice, alma mía, a Jehová, y no olvides NINGUNO DE SUS BENEFICIOS.” - Salmos‬ ‭103‬:‭1‬-‭2‬ 
  1. Forgives all our sins
  2. Heals all our sicknesses 
  3. Rescues us from death
  4. Crowns with love & mercy
  5. Fills us with good things
  6. Renews our strength 
  7. Gives righteousness & justice (justicia & derecho)
[INTRODUCTION]
  • We go through different moments in life. 
  • Some are good others could be better. 
  • Every moment in life is a reason to worship. 
  • We cannot forget the benefits. 
[FOCUSES]
JERICHO PRAISE - Joshua 
ALABANZA JERICÓ - Josué 

PRAYER PRAISE - Hannah 
ALABANZA ORACIÓN - Ana

DARK VALLEY PRAISE - David 
ALABANZA DE VALLE OSCURO - David

COMMUNION PRAISE - Jesus 
ALABANZA COMUNIÓN - Jesús 
[APPLICATION]
  • What’er you go through in life, worship is w/ you. 
  • You can worship God anywhere & at all times. 
  • When you do, He is glorified & you remember the benefits. 

CONCLUSION
iADORE FOR GOD’S GLORY AND FOR myBENEFITS
yoADORO PARA LA GLORIA DE DIOS Y POR misBENEFICIOS
“Don’t Forget The Benefits”
“No Olvides Los Beneficios”
“Bless the LORD, O my soul, and all that is within me, bless his holy name!  Bless the LORD, O my soul,
and forget not all his benefits” - Psalms 103:1-2 
“Bendice, alma mía, al Señor, y bendiga todo mi ser su santo nombre. Bendice, alma mía, al Señor y no olvides ninguno de sus beneficios”- Salmos 103:1-2

EVERY MOMENT IN LIFE IS A REASON TO WORSHIP
CADA MOMENTO EN LA VIDA ES UNA RAZÓN PARA ADORAR 
  • Moses and the people crossing the Red Sea, they worshiped and praised God.
  • King David in the good times and the bad, he worshiped and praised God.

WE CANNOT FORGET THE BENEFITS OF GOD
NO PODEMOS OLVIDAR LOS BENEFICIOS DE DIOS 
  • Countless times I have found myself in places and in situations where I know I shouldn’t have been. 
  • Gods supernatural intervention and favor got me out of dangerous situaions.
“But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for his own possession, that you may proclaim the excellencies of him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light.” - 1 Peter 2:9
“Mas vosotros sois linaje escogido, real sacerdocio, nación santa, pueblo adquirido por Dios, para que anunciéis las virtudes de aquel que os llamó de las tinieblas a su luz admirable;” - 1 Pedro‬ ‭2‬:‭9‬ ‭

YOU CAN WORSHIP GOD ANYWHERE AND AT ALL TIMES 
PUEDES ADORAR A DIOS EN CUALQUIER LUGAR Y EN TODO MOMENTO
  • One time, before one of my eye surgeries, I asked the doctor (she was saved), at the beginning of the procedure if I could pray. 
  • She said yes and I prayed for everyone in that room, then I was out.
  • God is everywhere we need him to be, this is one of his benefits.

PSALMS / SALMOS 103 
7 Main Benefits from this Scripture:
7 Beneficios Principales de esta Escritura:
  1. Forgives all our sins.
  2. Heals all our sicknesses
  3. Rescues us from death
  4. Crowns us with love and mercy
  5. Fills us with good things
  6. Renews our strength
  7. Gives righteousness & Justice (Justicia/Derecho)

​WHEN WE WORSHIP GOD, HE IS GLORIFIED AND WE REMEMBER HIS BENEFITS 
CUANDO ADORAMOS A DIOS, EL ES GLORIFICADO Y RECORDAMOS SUS BENEFICIOS
But the hour is coming, and is now here, when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth, for the Father is seeking such people to worship him.” - John 4:23
“Mas la hora viene, y ahora es, cuando los verdaderos adoradores adorarán al Padre en espíritu y en verdad; porque también el Padre tales adoradores busca que le adoren.” - Juan‬ ‭4‬:‭23‬ ‭

Conclusion
WORSHIP IS ETERNAL AND GOD IS THE CENTER OF OUR WORSHIP 
LA ADORACIÓN ES ETERNA Y DIOS ES EL CENTRO DE NUESTRA ADORACIÓN
JERICHO PRAISE - “Strategy to win life’s battles”
ALABANZA JERICÓ - “Estrategia para ganar las batallas de la vida”

[FOCUS SCRIPTURE]
“When Joshua was near the town of Jericho, he looked up and saw a man standing in front of him with sword in hand.” - Joshua 5:13
“Cuando Josué estaba cerca de la ciudad de Jericó, miró hacia arriba y vio a un hombre parado frente a él con una espada en la mano.” - Josué‬ ‭5‬:‭13‬
“Joshua went up to him and demanded, ‘Are you friend or foe?’ ‘Neither one,’ he replied. ‘I am the commander of the Lord’s army.’”- Joshua 5:13-14
“Josué se le acercó y le preguntó: —¿Eres amigo o enemigo?—Ninguno de los dos —contestó—. Soy el comandante del ejército del Señor.” - Josué‬ ‭5‬:‭13-14
“At this, Joshua fell with his face to the ground & worshiped. ‘I am at your command’, Joshua said. ‘What do you want your servant to do?’” - Joshua 5:14
“Entonces Josué cayó rostro en tierra ante él con reverencia le adoró. —Estoy a tus órdenes —dijo Josué—. ¿Qué quieres que haga tu siervo?” - Josué‬ ‭5‬:‭14‬
“The commander of the Lord’s army replied, ‘Take off your sandals, for the place where you are standing is holy.’ And Joshua did as he was told.” - Joshua 5:15
“El comandante del ejército del Señor contestó: —Quítate las sandalias, porque el lugar donde estás parado es santo. Y Josué hizo lo que se le indicó.” - Josué‬ ‭5‬:‭15‬ ‭

[INTRODUCTION]
  • There is strategy in every victory. 
  • To win in life’s battles, we must follow strategy.
  • War tactics used by Joshua R still studied today. 
  • Let’s study this strategy & win life’s battles. 

[POWERPOINTS]
EACH BATTLE HAS IT’S OWN STRATEGY 
CADA BATALLA TIENE SU PROPIA ESTRATEGIA
  • Can’t fight today’s battle w yesterday’s strategy. 
  • Battle of Jericho Strategy: 13 times; Ark of the Covenant; Joshua & Priests w/trumpets, Fighting men; & Quiet. 
  • Also:  Destroy; Set apart precious metals; follow instructions or be totally destroyed. 
“When the people heard the sound of the rams’ horns, they shouted as loud as they could. Suddenly, the walls of Jericho collapsed, and the Israelites charged straight into the town and captured it.” - ‭‭Joshua‬ ‭6‬:‭20‬
“Cuando el pueblo oyó el sonido de los cuernos de carnero, gritó con todas sus fuerzas. De repente, los muros de Jericó se derrumbaron, y los israelitas fueron directo al ataque de la ciudad y la tomaron.” - ‭‭Josué‬ ‭6‬:‭20‬ ‭
  • Tomorrows battles will have their own strategy. 

FOLLOW THE STRATEGY, OR ELSE 
SIGUE LA ESTRATEGIA, SI NO
  • There is a lesson learn in every battle. 
  • Especially in battles where we didn’t do so well.
  • Ai (I) was smaller - less intimidating than Jericho.
  • Only 3,000 men were sent to defeat it — different strategy. 
  • An easier task turned out to be a complete defeat!
  • People felt paralyzed; lost courage; Joshua & Elders dismayed; Joshua said, “we should’ve stayed on the other side of the river.”
“Israel violated the instructions about the things set apart for the Lord…Israel has sinned and broken my covenant! - Joshua‬ ‭7‬:‭1‬, 11
“Israel desobedeció las instrucciones sobre lo que debía ser apartado para el Señor. ¡Israel ha pecado y ha roto mi pacto!” - Josué‬ ‭7‬:‭1, 11‬ ‭
  • We must learn to follow God’s strategies to a T. ​
​
  • Personal T: Overwhelmed; Worship; Strategy. 
  • Joshua is an example of worship before strategy.
  • Moments after his worship encounter with God…
“…the Lord said to Joshua, “I have given you Jericho, its king, and all its strong warriors.” - Joshua‬ ‭6‬:‭2‬ ‭
“…el Señor le dijo a Josué: «Te he entregado Jericó, a su rey y a todos sus guerreros fuertes.” - Josué‬ ‭6‬:‭2‬ ‭
  • Joshua’s Jericho praise began before marching towards Jericho. 
  • The victory was won in that worship encounter.
  • Our victory is waiting for our worship. 
[APPLICATION]
  • It is in you to win. 
  • You have the benefit of The Strategy Giver in you. 
  • He knows the details of each of your life’s battles. 
  • His strategy + your worship will give you a victory. 
CONCLUSION
I HAVE THE STRATEGY FOR MY VICTORY 
TENGO LA ESTRATEGIA PARA MI VICTORIA
DON’T LET FEAR POISON YOUR PRAISE 
NO DEJES QUE EL TEMOR ENVENENE TU ALABANZA
  • Before the Israelites went into the Promised Land, Moses sent 12 spies out to gather a report of what they saw. 
  • After 40 days, the spies came back with a report.
This was their report to Moses: “We entered the land you sent us to explore, and it is indeed a bountiful country—a land flowing with milk and honey. Here is the kind of fruit it produces.” - Numbers 13:27 

Este fue el informe que dieron a Moisés: «Entramos en la tierra a la cual nos enviaste a explorar y en verdad es un país sobreabundante, una tierra donde fluyen la leche y la miel. Aquí está la clase de frutos que allí se producen.” - Números‬ ‭13‬:‭27‬ ‭

But the people living there are powerful, and their towns are large and fortified. We even saw giants there, the descendants of Anak!” - Numbers 13:28
Sin embargo, el pueblo que la habita es poderoso y sus ciudades son grandes y fortificadas. ¡Hasta vimos gigantes allí, los descendientes de Anac!” - Números‬ ‭13‬:‭28‬ ‭

But Caleb tried to quiet the people as they stood before Moses. “Let’s go at once to take the land,” he said. “We can certainly conquer it!” - Numbers 13:30
Pero Caleb trató de calmar al pueblo que se encontraba ante Moisés. —¡Vamos enseguida a tomar la tierra! —dijo—. ¡De seguro podemos conquistarla!” - Números‬ ‭13‬:‭30‬ ‭

But the other men who had explored the land with him disagreed. “We can’t go up against them! They are stronger than we are!” - Numbers 13:31
Pero los demás hombres que exploraron la tierra con él, no estuvieron de acuerdo: —¡No podemos ir contra ellos! ¡Son más fuertes que nosotros!” - Números‬ ‭13‬:‭31‬ ‭

So they spread this bad report about the land among the Israelites: “The land we traveled through and explored will devour anyone who goes to live there. All the people we saw were huge. - Numbers 13:32
Entonces comenzaron a divulgar entre los israelitas el siguiente mal informe sobre la tierra: «La tierra que atravesamos y exploramos devorará a todo aquel que vaya a vivir allí. ¡Todos los habitantes que vimos son enormes! - Números‬ ‭13‬:‭32‬ ‭

We even saw giants there, the descendants of Anak. Next to them we felt like grasshoppers, and that’s what they thought, too!” - Numbers 23:33
Hasta había gigantes, los descendientes de Anac. ¡Al lado de ellos nos sentíamos como saltamontes y así nos miraban ellos!».” - Números‬ ‭13‬:‭33‬

  • The Israelites had a huge problem. 
  • They felt very small. Small like grasshoppers. 
  • And it seems they were concerned with how small other people thought they were too. 
  • This problem was so big that right after hearing this report, they rebelled against God. 
  • They wanted to choose a new leader and go back to Egypt. 
  • They wanted to go back to the place where they lived as slaves. 
  • Spitting in the face of their God who just brought them out of slavery. 
  • They thought God was going to bring them into the promised land just to be killed and have their children taken as plunder.
  • Only two of the twelve spies brought back a positive report - Caleb and Joshua. 
  • They tried to remind the crowds of what the Lord had said. 
  • That there was nothing to fear. 
  • They said “Do not be afraid” “The Lord is with us” but there was no reasoning with them. 
  • The seed of the negative report was already planted and it spread rapidly.
The effects of the Israelites' fear and their rebellion against God had huge consequences. 
  • The 10 spies who incited rebellion with their negative report died to a plague. 
  • The Israelites would have to wander the wilderness for 40 years - 1 year for every day the spies searched the land.
  • Many of those who left Egypt would not be allowed to enter the promised land - They would instead die in the wilderness.

DON’T LET A NEGATIVE REPORT POISON YOUR ABILITY TO PRAISE 
NO DEJES QUE UN REPORTE NEGATIVO ENVENENE TU HABILIDAD DE ALABAR
  • What was the condition of the hearts of the Israelites? - Their hearts were filled with fear. 
  • They couldn’t trust that God had a plan for the promised land. 
  • They instead believed the lie that they were small and insignificant like a grasshopper even though they served an Almighty God!
Apostle Bob spoke on Sunday about God’s Strategy for battle. We focused on the battle of Jericho. In that story, we see God give detailed instructions to Joshua for how he should proceed. 
  • Walk around the city walls 13 times with the Ark of the Covenant. 
  • Blow your trumpets the whole time. 
  • At then end of all of that SHOUT and the walls of the city will fall. 
  • Destroy everything and keep the precious metals for the treasury. 
Could Joshua have trusted God if he felt like a grasshopper? 
Could Joshua have trusted God if he cared more about what the enemy thought about him than what God thought?

It doesn’t matter what the enemy says about you! 
The only thing that matters is what God says about you!

BELIEVE THAT GOD HAS A PLAN 
CREE QUE DIOS TIENE UN PLAN
  • Joshua believed in God’s plan. 
  • He followed the strategy that was given to him. 
  • Why did he follow that strategy? 
  • Let’s turn to Joshua chapter 1. 
  • After the death of Moses, God brings a charge to Joshua - And He also brings encouragement.

No one will be able to stand against you as long as you live. For I will be with you as I was with Moses. I will not fail you or abandon you. - Joshua 1:5
Durante todos los días de tu vida, nadie será capaz de enfrentarse a ti. Así como estuve con Moisés, también estaré contigo; no te dejaré ni te abandonaré. - Josué‬ ‭1‬:‭5‬

“Be strong and courageous, for you are the one who will lead these people to possess all the land I swore to their ancestors I would give them. - Joshua 1:6
“Sé fuerte y valiente porque tú harás que este pueblo herede la tierra que prometí a sus antepasados. - Josué‬ ‭1‬:‭6‬

Be strong and very courageous. Be careful to obey all the instructions Moses gave you. Do not deviate from them, turning either to the right or to the left. Then you will be successful in everything you do. - Joshua 1:7
Solo te pido que seas fuerte y muy valiente para obedecer toda la ley que mi siervo Moisés te ordenó. No te apartes de ella ni a derecha ni a izquierda; solo así tendrás éxito dondequiera que vayas. - Josué‬ ‭1‬:‭7‬ ‭

Study this Book of Instruction continually. Meditate on it day and night so you will be sure to obey everything written in it. Only then will you prosper and succeed in all you do. - Joshua 1:8
Recita siempre el libro de la Ley y medita en él de día y de noche; cumple con cuidado todo lo que en él está escrito. Así prosperarás y tendrás éxito. - Josué‬ ‭1‬:‭8‬ ‭

This is my command—be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid or discouraged. For the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.” - Joshua 1:9
“Ya te lo he ordenado: ¡Sé fuerte y valiente! ¡No tengas miedo ni te desanimes! Porque el Señor tu Dios te acompañará dondequiera que vayas».” - Josué‬ ‭1‬:‭9‬ ‭

  • Joshua believed that God had a plan. 
  • And he praised God through every step. 
  • Do you believe that God has a plan? He does!
  • Do you believe that God has a strategy for every battle? — He does!

PRAISE GOD THROUGH EVERYTHING 
ALABA A DIOS A TRAVÉS DE TODO
  • God is looking for warriors to carry out His will. 
  • And we do not fight battles of flesh and blood. 
  • We fight with our praise and worship. 
  • We engage in spiritual warfare. 
  • There will be many battles to fight in our lives, but through Jesus Christ we already have victory.
  • We are not like grasshoppers. 
  • We have access to divine power and hold to a victory that defies our own expectations.
  • When we allow fear to take control of our minds, we begin to rely on ourselves to receive victory. 
  • But we can never succeed spiritually in our own strength. 
  • The world will bombard you with negative reports. 
  • The enemy will try to make you feel small - To feel like your worship doesn’t matter. 
  • But the enemy is wrong!
  • Do you believe that we have victory?
  • How do we access that victory?
  • We access that victory with our praise

[APPLICATION]
  • Praise focuses our heart on God. 
    • When we praise God, our hearts are humbled, and we’re able to get out of the way — More of You, God and less of me.
    • We are able to acknowledge the sovereignty of God — He is the Lord of our lives. We are not. 
    • God is worthy of our praise
  • Praise allows us to receive the victory that God already promised. 
    • God’s Word will never return void. 
    • His promises are sure. 
    • There is no obstacle too great for God. 
  • Be strong and courageous!
    • In all battles, you have access to the power of The Almighty. 
    • In the battles of your marriage, your education, your work, or in your family. 
    • No matter how big the giants may be, or how tall the city wall is, you are not a grasshopper, small and insignificant.  
    • Beloved, you are a child of God. 
    • You are capable. 
    • And when you live a life of obedience, you will have the Lord on your side.
Last week Pastor Rob told us something very true - Every moment in life is a reason to praise God. 
  • In all the good. 
  • In all the bad. 
  • And everything in between

Praise the Lord, my soul; all my inmost being, praise his holy name. - Psalms 103:1
Alaba, alma mía, al Señor; alabe todo mi ser su santo nombre. - Salmo‬ ‭103‬:‭1‬
Praise the Lord, my soul, and forget not all his benefits - Psalms 103:2
“Alaba, alma mía, al Señor y no olvides ninguno de sus beneficios.” - Salmo‬ ‭103‬:‭2‬ ‭

  • He forgave my sins - So I will praise Him
  • He healed my disease - So I will praise Him
  • He redeemed my life from the pit - So I will praise Him
  • He crowned me with love and compassion - So I will praise Him
  • He satisfies my desires with good things - So I will praise Him
  • Everything that breathes should give its praise to the One who gave it breath. 
  • I will not allow fear to poison my praise.
CONCLUSION
ASSURANCE IN GOD STRENGTHENS MY PRAISE 
LA SEGURIDAD EN DIOS FORTALECE MI ALABANZA
PRAYER OF PRAISE “The Song of Hannah” 
ORACION DE ALABANZA “La Canción de Ana”

[BACKGROUND ON HANNAH]
EVERY WORSHIPPER IS A LIFE STORY 
CADA ADORADOR ES UNA HISTORIA DE LA VIDA
Hannah’s Story is in 1 Samuel 1:
  • 1st - She was one of two wives. 
  • 2nd - Could not have children. 
  • 3rd - She was a worshiper. 
  • 4th - Second wife was a pain. 
  • 5th - Woman of prayer. 
  • 6th - Woman with patience. 
  • 7th - Woman of her word. 
“Sir, do you remember me?  I am the very woman who stood here several years ago praying to the Lord. I asked the Lord to give me this boy, and he has granted my request. Now I am giving him to the Lord, and he will belong to the Lord his whole life...” - 1 Samuel‬ ‭1‬:‭26‬-‭28‬ ‭
“Señor, ¿se acuerda de mí?  Soy aquella misma mujer que estuvo aquí hace varios años orando al Señor. Le pedí al Señor que me diera este niño, y él concedió mi petición. Ahora se lo entrego al Señor, y le pertenecerá a él toda su vida...” - 1 Samuel‬ ‭1‬:‭26‬-‭28‬ ‭

DESCRIPTIVE POINTS / PUNTOS DESCRIPTIVOS
“Then Hannah prayed” - 1 Samuel‬ ‭2‬:‭1‬
“Luego Ana oró” - 1 Samuel‬ ‭2‬:‭1‬ ‭
GOD HEARS THE PRAYER OF HIS WORSHIPER 
DIOS ESCUCHA LA ORACIÓN DE SU ADORADOR

“My heart rejoices in the Lord! The Lord has made me strong. Now I have an answer for my enemies; I rejoice because you rescued me.” - 1 Samuel 2:1
“¡Mi corazón se alegra en el Señor! El Señor me ha fortalecido. Ahora tengo una respuesta para mis enemigos; me alegro porque tú me rescataste.” - 1 Samuel‬ ‭2‬:‭1‬ ‭
GOD STRENGTHENS HIS WORSHIPER TO ADORE 
DIOS FORTALECE A SU ADORADOR PARA ADORAR

“Stop acting so proud and haughty! Don’t speak with such arrogance! For the Lord is a God who knows what you have done; He judges your actions” - 1 Samuel‬ ‭2‬:‭3‬-‭5‬‭
“¡Dejen de ser tan orgullosos y altaneros! ¡No hablen con tanta arrogancia! Pues el Señor es un Dios que sabe lo que han hecho; él juzgará sus acciones” - 1 Samuel‬ ‭2‬:‭3‬-‭5‬ ‭
GOD KNOWS THE SITUATION OF HIS WORSHIPER 
DIOS CONOCE LA SITUACIÓN DE SU ADORADOR

“The Lord gives both death and life…The Lord makes some poor and others rich…He lifts the poor from the dust and the needy from the garbage dump…For all the earth is the Lord’s, and he has set the world in order. “He will protect his faithful one.” - 1 Samuel‬ ‭2‬:‭6‬-‭9‬ ‭
“El Señor da tanto la muerte como la vida…El Señor hace a algunos pobres y a otros ricos…Él levanta al pobre del polvo y al necesitado del basurero…Pues toda la tierra pertenece al Señor, y él puso en orden el mundo. »Él protegerá a sus fieles.” - 1 Samuel‬ ‭2‬:‭6‬-‭9‬
GOD IS FAITHFUL TO HIS FAITHFUL WORSHIPER 
DIOS ES FIEL A SU FIEL ADORADOR

“No one will succeed by strength alone. Those who fight against the Lord will be shattered. He thunders against them from heaven; the Lord judges throughout the earth. He gives power to his king; he increases the strength of his anointed one.”” - 1 Samuel‬ ‭2‬:‭9‬-‭10‬ ‭
“Nadie tendrá éxito solamente por la fuerza. Los que pelean contra el Señor serán destrozados. Él retumba contra ellos desde el cielo; el Señor juzga en toda la tierra. Él da poder a su rey; aumenta la fuerza de su ungido.” - 1 Samuel‬ ‭2‬:‭9‬-‭10‬ ‭
GOD STIRS THE GIFTS OF HIS WORSHIPER 
DIOS AVIVA LOS DONES DE SU ADORADOR

APPLICATION
  • What (cuál) is your song? - Your story?
  • Has God heard you & strengthened you?
  • Has He been faithful to you in every situation?
  • Have you benefited from His benefits?
  • iADORE is about worshiping God through all that you go through in life. 
  • It’s your life. It’s your story. It’s your song(canción). 
  • Adore God with your life song. 
PRAYER
  • Lord, thank You for your Word. 
  • Thank You for the strength that we might remember all of your benefits. 
  • The strength to adore You, bless You, praise You, for all that You have already done, are doing, and will do. 
  • Lord, our life story is a song onto You. 
  • “I will praise the Lord with all my life” - Ps. 146:2
  • Let our lives “be a living and holy sacrifice—acceptable” to You - Rom. 12:1
  • ‭‭We each have a prayer of praise for what You have done. 
  • Thank You  for hearing us. 
  • Thank You for knowing our every life situation. 
  • Thank You for your faithfulness. 
  • And thank You for the gifts you have placed inside of us, Your worshipers. 
  • We have much to adore You with Lord. 
  • We adore You with our life — our life song. (canción de vida)
  • In Jesus name, amen.
CONCLUSION
iADORE HIM WITH MY LIFE SONG 
yoADORO CON MI CANCIÓN DE VIDA
​MY TESTIMONY PRAISE 
MI TESTIMONIO DE ALABANZA

“Hannah was in deep anguish, crying bitterly as she prayed to the Lord.” - 1 Samuel‬ ‭1‬:‭10‬ ‭
“Ana, con una profunda angustia, lloraba amargamente mientras oraba al Señor” - 1 Samuel‬ ‭1‬:‭10‬ ‭
“And she made this vow: “O Lord of Heaven’s Armies, if you will look upon my sorrow and answer my prayer and give me a son, then I will give him back to you.” - 1 Samuel 1:11a
“e hizo el siguiente voto: «Oh Señor de los Ejércitos Celestiales, si miras mi dolor y contestas mi oración y me das un hijo, entonces te lo devolveré»” - 1 Samuel‬ ‭1‬:‭11‬a‭
“He will be yours for his entire lifetime, and as a sign that he has been dedicated to the Lord, his hair will never be cut.”” - 1 Samuel‬ ‭1‬:‭11‬b
“Él será tuyo durante toda su vida, y como señal de que fue dedicado al Señor, nunca se le cortará el cabello»” - 1 Samuel‬ ‭1‬:‭11‬b
“I asked the Lord to give me this boy, and he has granted my request.” - 1 Samuel‬ ‭1‬:‭27‬ ‭
“Le pedí al Señor que me diera este niño, y él concedió mi petición.” - 1 Samuel‬ ‭1‬:‭27‬ ‭
“Now I am giving him to the Lord, and he will belong to the Lord his whole life.” And they worshiped the Lord there.” - 1 Samuel‬ ‭1‬:‭28‬ ‭
“Ahora se lo entrego al Señor, y le pertenecerá a él toda su vida». Y allí ellos adoraron al Señor.”
‭‭1 Samuel‬ ‭1‬:‭28‬

HANNAH KNEW WHERE TO TAKE HER PROBLEMS 
ANA SABIA A DONDE LLEVAR SUS PROBLEMAS

HANNAH TRUSTED GOD TO WORK ON HER BEHALF 
ANA CONFIABA QUE DIOS HARIA ALGO POR ELLA

HANNAH WORSHIPPED GOD FOR THE WAY HE WORKED 
ANA ADORO A DIOS POR LA MANERA EN QUE EL OBRO

“Then Hannah prayed: ‘My heart rejoices in the Lord! The Lord has made me strong. Now I have an answer for my enemies; I rejoice because you rescued me.’” - 1 Samuel 2:1
“Luego Ana oró: «¡Mi corazón se alegra en el Señor! El Señor me ha fortalecido. Ahora tengo una respuesta para mis enemigos; me alegro porque tú me rescataste.” - 1 Samuel‬ ‭2‬:‭1‬ ‭
“‘No one is holy like the Lord! There is no one besides you; there is no Rock like our God.’” - 1 Samuel‬ ‭2‬:‭2
“¡Nadie es santo como el Señor! Aparte de ti, no hay nadie; no hay Roca como nuestro Dios.” - 1 Samuel‬ ‭2‬:‭2‬ ‭

CONCLUSION
GOD IS FAITHFUL TO HIS FAITHFUL WORSHIPER 
DIOS ES FIEL A SU FIEL ADORADOR
DARK VALLEY PRAISE  - “A Shepherd’s Song”
ALABANZA DEL VALLE OSCURO - “Una Canción del Pastor”
[BACKGROUND ON DAVID]
  • Shepherd BOY - first thing we know. 
  • Shepherd SKILLS - to kill a giant. 
  • Shepherd’s HEART - provides & protects. 
  • The psalmist Asaph writes…
“[God] chose His servant David, calling him from the sheep pens.” - Psalms‬ ‭78‬:‭70‬ ‭
“Escogió a su siervo David y lo llamó del redil.” - Salmos‬ ‭78‬:‭70‬ ‭
“He took David from tending the ewes and lambs and made him the shepherd of Jacob’s descendants— God’s own people, Israel.” - Psalms‬ ‭78‬:‭71‬ ‭
“Tomó a David de donde cuidaba a las ovejas y a los corderos y lo convirtió en pastor de los descendientes de Jacob: de Israel, el pueblo de Dios.” - Salmos‬ ‭78‬:‭71‬ ‭
“[David] cared for them with a true heart and led them with skillful hands.” - Psalms‬ ‭78‬:‭72‬ ‭
“Lo cuidó con sinceridad de corazón y lo dirigió con manos diestras.” - Salmos‬ ‭78‬:‭72‬ ‭
  • Shepherd Lord - From David comes Jesus. 
“I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd sacrifices his life for the sheep.” - John‬ ‭10‬:‭11‬ ‭
“Yo soy el buen pastor. El buen pastor da su vida en sacrificio por las ovejas.” - Juan‬ ‭10‬:‭11‬ ‭
“I am the good shepherd; I know my own sheep, and they know me” - John‬ ‭10‬:‭14‬ ‭
“Yo soy el buen pastor; conozco a mis ovejas, y ellas me conocen a mí” - Juan‬ ‭10‬:‭14‬ ‭

GOD REVEALS HIMSELF BASED ON WHO WE ARE INDIVIDUALLY 
DIOS SE REVELA BASADO EN QUIENES SOMOS INDIVIDUALMENTE
  • Warrior king Joshua - Commander of Lord’s army. 
  • Faithful worshiper Hannah - Protector of Israel. 
  • Shepherd king David - His Good Shepherd. 
  • Whoever, and wherever, we are in life, God will reveal Himself to us. 

[DESCRIPTIVE POINTS]
12 DARK VALLEY BENEFITS TO ADORE GOD WITH 
12 BENEFICIOS DEL VALLE OSCURO CON LAS CUALES ADORAR A DIOS
PROVIDE “The Lord is my shepherd; I have all that I need.” - Psalms‬ ‭23‬:‭1‬ ‭
PROVEE “El Señor es mi pastor; tengo todo lo que necesito.” - Salmos‬ ‭23‬:‭1

PEACE “He lets me rest in green meadows; he leads me beside peaceful streams.” - Psalms‬ ‭23‬:‭2‬ ‭
PAZ “En verdes prados me deja descansar; me conduce junto a arroyos tranquilos.” - Salmos‬ ‭23‬:‭2‬ ‭

STRENGTH “He renews my strength.” - Psalms 23:3
FUERZA “Él renueva mis fuerzas.” - Salmos‬ ‭23‬:‭3‬

GUIDE “He guides me along right paths, bringing honor to his name.” - Psalms‬ ‭23‬:‭3‬
GUÍA “Me guía por sendas correctas, y así da honra a su nombre.” - Salmos‬ ‭23‬:‭3‬ ‭

BRAVE “Even when I walk through the darkest valley, I will not be afraid” - Psalms 23:4
VALIENTE “Aun cuando yo pase por el valle más oscuro, no temeré” - Salmos‬ ‭23‬:‭4‬

EVERYWHERE “Even when I walk through the darkest valley…you are close beside me.” - Psalms 23:4
EN TODAS PARTES “Aun cuando yo pase por el valle más oscuro…tú estás a mi lado.” - Salmos‬ ‭23‬:‭4‬ ‭

PROTECT “Even when I walk through the darkest valley…Your rod protects me” - Psalms 23:4
PROTEGE “Aun cuando yo pase por el valle más oscuro…Tu vara me protege” - Salmos‬ ‭23‬:‭4‬

COMFORT “Even when I walk through the darkest valley…Your staff comforts” - Psalms 23:4
CONFORTA “Aun cuando yo pase por el valle más oscuro…Tu vara me conforta.” - Salmos‬ ‭23‬:‭4‬ ‭

RESTITUTION‭‭ “You prepare a feast for me in the presence of my enemies.” - Psalms 23:5
RESTITUCIÓN “Me preparas un banquete en presencia de mis enemigos.” - Salmos‬ ‭23‬:‭5‬

HONOR “You honor me by anointing my head with oil. My cup overflows with blessings.” - Psalms 23:5
HONOR “Me honras ungiendo mi cabeza con aceite. Mi copa se desborda de bendiciones.” - Salmos‬ ‭23‬:‭5‬ 

FAITHFUL “Surely your goodness and unfailing love will pursue me all the days of my life” - Psalms 23:6
FIEL “Ciertamente tu bondad y tu amor inagotable me seguirán todos los días de mi vida” - Salmos‬ ‭23‬:‭6‬

HOPE “I will live in the house of the Lord forever.” - Psalms‬ ‭23‬:‭6‬
ESPERANZA “En la casa del Señor viviré por siempre.” - Salmos‬ ‭23‬:‭6‬ ‭
  • Shepherd David wrote don’t forget His benefits“. 
  • He gives us 12 benefits we can worship God with - even while going through the darkest Valley.
  • Can The Coachella Valley, and every Valley say , “bless the Lord, oh my soul”?

[APPLICATION]
  • Are you going through a valley?  The darkest valley you’ve ever been through. 
  • A valley of anxiety, fear, wanting to give up. 
  • Perhaps it’s a valley of decision?:  Health; Relationships; Business; Work; School; & Ministry. 
  • However dark it might be, Praise the Good Shepherd — It will benefit you more. 
  • You are going to make it through your dark valley using your words & songs of praise. 
CONCLUSION
THROUGH EVERY DARK VALLEY THERE IS A SONG OF PRAISE 
A TRAVÉS DE CADA VALLE OSCURO HAY UNA CANCIÓN DE ALABANZA
WORSHIPER WITH A LIFE STORY 
UN ADORADOR CON UNA HISTORIA DE LA VIDA

“The Lord is my shepherd , I shall not be in want. He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters,” - Psalms 23:1-2
“El Señor es mi pastor, nada me falta; en verdes pastos me hace descansar. Junto a tranquilas aguas me conduce;” - Salmo‬ ‭23‬:‭1‬-‭2‬ 

DAVID ACKNOWLEDGES GOD AS HIS GOOD SHEPHERD 
DAVID RECONOCE A DIOS COMO SU BUEN PASTOR
“He restores my soul. He guides me in paths of righteousness for his namesake.” - Psalms 23:3
“me infunde nuevas fuerzas. Me guía por sendas de justicia haciendo honor a su nombre.” - Salmo‬ ‭23‬:‭3‬ ‭
“Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, For you are with me: your rod and your staff , they comfort me.” - Psalms 23:4
“Aun si voy por valles tenebrosos, no temeré ningún mal porque tú estás a mi lado; tu vara y tu bastón me reconfortan.” - Salmo‬ ‭23‬:‭4
“You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil;” - Psalm 23:5
“Dispones ante mí un banquete en presencia de mis enemigos. Has ungido con aceite mi cabeza.” - Salmo‬ ‭23‬:‭5‬ ‭
“Surely goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.” - Psalms 23:6
“Seguro estoy de que la bondad y el amor me seguirán todos los días de mi vida; y en la casa del Señor habitaré para siempre.” - Salmo‬ ‭23‬:‭6‬ ‭

GOD IS SO GOOD. HE GIVES TO US EVERYTHING WE NEED AND MORE THAN WHAT WE WANT
DIOS ES TAN BUENO. EL NOS DA TODO LO QUE NECESITAMOS Y MÁS DE LO QUE QUEREMOS
  • David experienced many Dark Valleys. 
  • He always went To God in prayer or in worship.
  • His heart was connected to God.
  • Worshippers that is who we are in God. 
  • Worship prepare me for my salvation. 
    1. I Got into the Word. 
    2. Went to Bible school. 
    3. Joined the dance team. 
  • Worship became part of me. That’s who I am 

GOD EQUIPS HIS WORSHIPERS IN ADVANCE TO CONFRONT THE DARK DAYS 
DIOS EQUIPA A SUS ADORADORES DE ANTEMANO PARA CONFRONTAR LOS DÍAS OSCUROS
  • 2 years later my life was turned upside down. 
  • My youngest daughter was diagnosed w/cancer. 
  • They determined surgery to remove tumor. 
  • Day of surgery I prayed for my daughters healing. 
  • In the darkness of the room I felt death.
  • Doctors could not remove tumor. 
  • They said Chemo but cancer was fast spreading.
  • My daughter was a worshipper & prayer warrior.
  • She prayed and said,
”If I get my miracle, mom, I will give God all the Glory. And if it’s not Gods will, then I’ll go home with the Father.” - Leann Ysiano 
“Si consigo mi milagro, mamá, le daré a Dios toda la Gloria. Y si no es la voluntad de Dios, entonces iré a casa con el Padre.” - Leann Ysiano
  • 8 months of the strongest chemo. 
  • We prayed, we laughed, enjoyed the time we had. 
  • In hospital I’d dance “If the Spirit of the Lord moves within my heart I will dance like David danced.”
  • God gave me the supernatural strength to face what was to come. 
  • In my most desperate days God held me and spoke to me.
  • I felt His presence like never before.
  • I understood how much He loves and cares for us.
  • God gifted  me a daughter that glorified His name - a worshipper. 
  • My Daughter is at her eternal resting place in the Fathers house. 

“He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away." - Revelation 21:4
“Él limpiará cada lágrima de sus ojos. No habrá más muerte o luto o llanto, o dolor, porque el viejo orden de las cosas ha pasado.” - Apocalipsis 21:4

CONCLUSION
GOD’S LIGHT SHINES BRIGHT ON THOSE DARK VALLEY NIGHTS
LA LUZ DE DIOS RESPLANDECE EN LA OSCURIDAD
COMMUNION PRAISE “Song of Strength” 
ALABANZA DE COMUNIÓN “Canción de Fuerza”
[FOCUS SCRIPTURE Excerpts/Extractos]
“As they were eating, Jesus took some bread and blessed it…And he took a cup of wine and gave thanks to God for it…Then they sang a hymn and went out to the Mount of Olives.” - Matthew‬ ‭26‬:‭26‬-‭30‬ 
“Mientras comían, Jesús tomó un poco de pan y lo bendijo…Y tomó en sus manos una copa de vino…Luego cantaron un himno y salieron al monte de los Olivos.” - Mateo‬ ‭26‬:‭26‬-‭30‬ ‭

[INTRODUCTION]
  • Communion praise is a strength — it strengthened Jesus for the sacrifice to come. 
  • The Communion we celebrate today is based on that Passover Meal Jesus & His disciples celebrated - & then they sang. 
  • Jesus sang!
  • Throughout Passover Week, the “Huh-lel’” is sung. 
  • The “Huh-lel’” is Psalms 113-118 — songs of praise that strengthen us to face tomorrow. 

“HALLEL” (huh-lel’):  
Song of Praise / Canción de Alabanza 
(Please play Piece while I speak about Psalms 113-118)

“HALLEL” (huh-lel’):  
Song of Praise / Canción de Alabanza 
(Please play Piece while I speak about Psalms 113-118)
  • Psalms‬ ‭113‬ - Praising our glorious God. 
  • Psalms 114 - Praising God for saving us. 
  • Psalms 115 - Praising God for future salvations. 
  • Psalms 116 - Praising God-lifting cup of salvation. 
  • Psalms 117 - Praising God for salvation of nations. 
“Praise the Lord, all you nations. Praise him, all you people of the earth. For his unfailing love for us is powerful; the Lord’s faithfulness endures forever. Praise the Lord!” - Psalms‬ ‭117‬:‭1‬-‭2‬ ‭
“Alaben al Señor, todas ustedes, las naciones. Todos los pueblos de la tierra, alábenlo. Pues su amor inagotable por nosotros es poderoso; la fidelidad del Señor permanece para siempre. ¡Alabado sea el Señor!” - Salmos‬ ‭117‬:‭1‬-‭2‬
  • Psalms 118 - Praising God for blessings / benefits. 
“Please, Lord, please save us. Please, Lord, please give us success. Bless the one who comes in the name of the Lord. We bless you from the house of the Lord.” - ‭‭Psalms‬ ‭118‬:‭25‬-‭26‬ ‭
“Te rogamos, Señor, por favor, sálvanos. Te rogamos, por favor, Señor, haznos triunfar. Bendigan al que viene en el nombre del Señor. Desde la casa del Señor, los bendecimos.” - Salmos‬ ‭118‬:‭25‬-‭26‬ 

[APPLICATION]
  • Communion Praise is a time of strength for you. 
  • Coming together just like Jesus & His disciples. 
  • Praising with others strengthens you for what’s ahead. 
  • Strengthened Jesus to face & endure the sacrifice. 
  • Communion Praise will strengthen YOU today & always. 
CONCLUSION
MY STRENGTH TO FACE TOMORROW IS COMMUNION PRAISE
MI FUERZA PARA ENFRENTAR EL MAÑANA ES LA ALABANZA DE COMUNIÓN ​