Daily Devotional for Wednesday, October 16

What God Does for the Psalmist

“What shall I render unto the Lord for all his benefits toward me? I will take the cup of salvation, and call upon the name of the Lord. I will pay my vows unto the Lord now in the presence of all his people,” Psalm 116:12-14.

Today’s key verses beautifully express the response of the psalmist to the goodness of God. The psalmist begins by contemplating what he can give to God in return for all the blessings he had received. It is a question that resonates with each of us; how can we repay a God whose goodness knows no bounds? The psalmist testifies that he had taken the cup of salvation, a symbol of the deliverance and grace offered by God, and called upon the name of the Lord. This signifies a deep and personal acknowledgment of God’s saving power.

The psalmist expresses a commitment to fulfill his vows to the Lord. In the presence of God’s people, he acknowledged the importance of keeping promises made to God. This emphasizes the sincerity and integrity of his relationship with the Lord.

This devotion culminates in a beautiful expression of worship with the offering of the sacrifice of thanksgiving. This is not merely a ritual but a heartfelt response to God’s goodness. The psalmist vowed to praise the Lord openly, fulfilling his commitment in the courts of the Lord’s house, in the presence of the people.

REFLECTION
As we reflect on this psalm, let us be inspired to respond to God’s goodness with a heart overflowing with gratitude in genuine and joyful worship.

Steven Ridings