Read Psalm 40:1-11
40 I waited patiently for the Lord’s help;
then he listened to me and heard my cry.
2 He pulled me out
of a dangerous pit,
out of the deadly quicksand.
He set me safely on a rock
and made me secure.
3 He taught me to
sing a new song,
a song of praise to our God.
Many who see this will take warning
and will put their trust in the Lord.
4 Happy are those
who trust the Lord,
who do not turn to idols
or join those who worship false gods.
5 You have done many
things for us, O Lord our God;
there is no one like you!
You have made many wonderful plans for us.
I could never speak of them all—
their number is so great!
6 You do not want
sacrifices and offerings;
you do not ask for animals burnt whole on the altar
or for sacrifices to take away sins.
Instead, you have given me ears to hear you,
7 and so I
answered, “Here I am;
your instructions for me are in the book of the Law.p
8 How I love to do
your will, my God!
I keep your teaching in my heart.”
9 In the assembly of
all your people, Lord,
I told the good news that you save us.
You know that I will never stop telling it.
10 I have not kept the
news of salvation to myself;
I have always spoken of your faithfulness and help.
In the assembly of all your people I have not been silent
about your loyalty and constant love.
11 Lord, I know you will never stop being
merciful to me.
Your love and loyalty will always keep me safe.
Think
“LORD, I know you will never stop being merciful to me. Your love and loyalty will always keep me
safe.” – Ps 40:11
The Psalmist bubbles over with the good news of God’s love
for him. He can’t help telling others
about what God has done; not out of pride or duty – but out of gratitude.
Pray
Lord, thank you for your constant love and mercy. Help me to share it with others in the way I
walk and the way I talk.
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