Psalm 116

Psalm 116

The fourth of the Hallel Psalms

  • Verses 1-2-We are to praise God, here it is due to God’s desire to hear and answer our prayers.
  • Verses 3-11-God hears our prayers and will deliver us from them. This deliverance may not be as we deemed but as He willed, which is better by far. The psalmist tells us that he believed even when he spoke forth doubt. Paul quotes this verse in 2 Corinthians 4.12-13.
  • Verses 12-18-We are to praise God for He is worthy of the praise. Verses 12-14 remind us to partake of the Lord’s Supper and of offering in the church assembly. Are you actively involved in your church? The Cup of Salvation is the third cup of the Passover.
  • Verse 19-Praise Him publicly not merely in your head, heart, or home.

Notice how the psalmist responds to God’s goodness (Henry, M, 1996). We call this worship.

  • He will love God (1)
  • He will continue to call upon him (2, 13, 17)
  • He will rest in him (7)
  • He will walk before him (9)
  • He will pay his vows of thanksgiving, in which he will own the tender regard God had to him, and this publicly (13–15, 17–19)
  • He will continue God’s faithful servant to his life’s end (16)

How does your worship measure up to this standard? What can you do today to change that?

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Author: Pastor David

David R Williamson is the founder of Teach for God Ministries. He holds degrees from Grace Bible College, Grand Canyon University, Grace Theological Seminary, and Walden University. David has been actively involved in ministry since 1979. He has ministered in various ministries from Sunday School teacher, Youth Pastor, to English Pastor in Taiwanese churches, including teaching ten years at the Junior High school level. Currently, David is teaching at Hillcrest Christian School at the High School level. He is also pulpit supply and retreat speaker for churches and other religious organizations. He is happily married to Karen with three children: Joshua, Kazlyn, and Joseph

1 thought on “Psalm 116”

  1. There is much pain, suffering, and hurt in this life. But God doesn’t leave His children in darkness forever. As verse five states, He is gracious and compassionate. He provides us with relief from our problems and hears our prayers. We can never repay God for all that He has done for us. But what we can do is glorify Him, praise Him, and thank Him for His goodness.

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