“I cried out to Him with my mouth; His praise was on my tongue.” Psalm 66:17 NIV
The grateful psalmist made a commitment before the people: to bear a strong witness for God. He would share his testimony of God’s deliverance with all who would listen. He passionately invited all who feared God, who revered and trusted Him, to lend an ear as he joyously proclaimed what God had done for Him. The psalmist testified how he had cried out to God in prayer. He had exalted God – a demonstration of his faith during a severe crisis. The psalmist had also examined his heart for sin (verse 18). He knew that if any sin stood between him and God, the Lord would not listen to his prayers. He desperately needed God’s help. Therefore, he repented of all sin in his life so God would hear and help him during a kingdom-threatening crisis (Isaiah 59:2). Had the psalmist clung to any sin in his heart, he would not have been able to get through to God in prayer. This is a vibrant testimony of the purifying power of trials. Triumphantly, the psalmist concluded his testimony by declaring that God had heard and given His full attention to his prayer (verse 19). After King Hezekiah cried out to God, the Lord swiftly answered him by sending the prophet Isaiah to give assurance that God Himself would defend Jerusalem (2 Kings 20-34). The Lord’s miraculous power saved His people. As we draw near to the Lord in prayer, with open hearts, allowing the Lord to examine our lives so that there is nothing between us and Him, we too will see the Lord doing more that we could ask or imagine, to the glory of His Name.
PRAYER THOUGHT
Lord, with pure hearts we call out to You in prayer.
PRAYER FOR TODAY
Lord, as we draw near to You in prayer, with open hearts, allowing You to examine our lives so there is no sin that stands between us and Yourself, we too will see You doing more that we could ask or imagine, to the glory of Your Name. AMEN
INTERNATIONAL BIBLE READING ASSOCIATION (IBRA)
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