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The Psalm today, Psalm 116, is written when the psalmist has been attacked viciously.
We are not told who wrote the Psalm, but many believe it to be King Hezekiah.
But from the Psalm itself we can see that men he trusted lied about him and created trouble for him.
Their lies seems to have almost cost him his life.
This Psalm is very personal.
I, my and me are used over thirty times.
There are quotes from many different Psalms within this Psalm (ch 18, 27, 31 and 56, as well as Isa.
37 and 38)
The psalmist discovered four key reasons why God delivers his people from danger and death.
I.
He Hears His Children’s Prayers
(vv.
1–4)
The author understood he could put his faith in the Lord and call on Him for aid, but he could not put his confidence in himself for rescue (v.
3), nor could he put his trust in others around him, some of whom were liars (v.
11).
(vv.
2, 13, 17).
To "incline" one's ear in verse 2 refers to paying attention and focusing on what is being spoken.
The voices of millions of His children who are simultaneously praying to Him can only be heard by a God as big as Jehovah.
Like a guy drowning who is so caught in a net, death seems certain, the writer was in great distress and anguish.
(vv.
3, 8)
This is partially quoted from Psalm 18.
Verse 4 says that He called on the Lord
Verse 4 says that He called on the Lord (See vv. 4, 13, 17.)
He pleaded, "Lord, help me!" just like Peter did when he sank to the bottom of the sea during the storm.
And he was saved by the Lord (Matthew 14:29–31).
We can ask the Lord for help when, through no fault of our own, we find ourselves in dire trouble.
II.
He Is Merciful and Gracious
(vv.
5–11)
God is gracious, righteous, merciful, and strong, and these qualities are reflected in His name.
The psalmist was saved by the Lord because He loved him, and as a result, he came to love the Lord even more (vv.
1, 5; see 1 John 4:19).
Verse 5's use of the word "our God" indicates that the author was sharing his testimony with a gathering of people, most likely at the sanctuary (vv.
14, 18–19).
The term "simple" in verse 6 refers to sincere, upright Christians who dare to trust that God actually means what He says, it does not refer to uneducated or superstitious individuals.
However, the Lord did more than just spare him from death.
In addition, he "dealt bountifully" with him (v.
7), and verses 8 to 9 explain some of this "bounty".
God dried his tears, supported him so he wouldn't fall (Jude 24),
and walked with him to keep him safe from his adversaries.
And He accomplished all of this despite the psalmist's conflicted faith, which alternated between dismay at the deceit of supposed friends and assurance of his confidence in the Lord (vv.
10–11).
We frequently say things we don't truly mean when faced with peril and suffering, but the Lord sees our hearts and is aware of our true beliefs.
Despite speaking what he did, the psalmist maintained his faith, and the Lord paid attention to his inner prayers rather than what he uttered out loud.
III.
His Children Are Precious to Him
(vv.
12–15)
The psalmist wanted to thank the Lord for delivering him, and he did so in four different ways.
He began by bringing an offering of thanksgiving to the Lord in the temple (v.
17; Lev.
3; 7:11–21).
Second, as a representation of the worshipper's life being sacrificed to the Lord, the priest would pour some wine upon the altar as a part of this sacrifice.
For the psalmist, whose life may have been taken by the enemy, this was indeed a "cup of salvation."
Third, the worshipper shared his food and his gladness with his family and friends during a feast that was held following the sacrifice.
Third, the worshipper shared his food and his gladness with his family and friends during a feast that was held following the sacrifice.
The psalmist prayed to the Lord and publicly praised Him for His kindness throughout that feast.
Fourth, the psalmist followed through with the commitments he had made to the Lord during his period of extreme suffering and peril after the ceremony and feast (vv.
14, 18).
We shouldn't view these pledges as "holy bribes" made in exchange for God's assistance since the psalmist undoubtedly understood that man's offerings cannot change God's will.
The Father loves us so much that He gave Jesus Christ to die on the cross in our place Romans 5:8
If our Father truly loves us, He must care about how and when we die in addition to how and how we live.
For Christians, death is an appointment rather than a mishap
If the Father is concerned about the passing of every sparrow, then He must also be worried about the passing of His saints.
God values our blood in the same way as He values the blood of Christ.
Up to the completion of their duty on earth, God's servants are immortal.
They may act foolishly and accelerate their end, but they are unable to live longer than their predetermined life.
God is in control of it (Ps.
48:14; Luke 2:26).
IV.
He Is Faithful to His Covenant
(vv.
16–19)
The phrase “I am your servant” is equivalent to “I am a son of the covenant.”
Eight days after his birth, his parents brought him to the priest, where he received the covenant sign and the name they had chosen for him.
He had the right to approach the Lord with his needs and request assistance if he upheld the covenant and obediently served the Lord.
Despite being a part of God's new covenant family through Jesus, believers today are not immune to suffering or adversity.
But it is important to understand that God is in charge and will use everything—even our death—for our gain and His glory.
Even our Lord followed a heavenly schedule, so they were unable to crucify Him until the appointed time had passed (John 2:4; 7:30; 8:20; 12:23; 13:1; 17:1).
May the Lord help us be faithful until the end (2 Tim.
4:6–8).
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