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The singer declares God’s past mercies and grace. When he waited patiently for the LORD, God heard his cry. He brought him out of the slimy pit of sin and despair and set his feet on a firm place to stand. God put songs of praise in his mouth. As the singer reflected on what God had done for him, he encouraged others to also put their trust in God. The LORD God performs many wonders for his people. No one compares to God; his great deeds are too many to declare.
God’s mercies and help are not the result of rote adherence to rituals and sin offerings. These religious practices do not please God. God desires a heart of obedience in which God’s laws are written upon our hearts (6-8). Hebrews quotes verses 6-8 as being ultimately fulfilled in Jesus Christ (Heb 10:5-7). Jesus obeyed his Father to the point of death on the cross as the sacrifice for our sins, once and for all.
The singer knows that only God can save. He proclaims God’s saving acts. He does not hide God’s righteousness but shares God’s love and faithfulness with others. Though he experiences trouble and sin, he prays for the LORD to save him. If you know God’s faithfulness and love, then share it with others. Tell them, “The LORD is great!”
May 14, 2026
SPEAK OF GOD’S FAITHFULNESS AND HELP
Passage: bible.psalm 40:1-17
Key verse: 10
NIV
chapter 40
1. [For the director of music. Of David. A psalm.] I waited patiently for the LORD; he turned to me and heard my cry.
2. He lifted me out of the slimy pit, out of the mud and mire; he set my feet on a rock and gave me a firm place to stand.
3. He put a new song in my mouth, a hymn of praise to our God. Many will see and fear the LORD and put their trust in him.
4. Blessed is the one who trusts in the LORD, who does not look to the proud, to those who turn aside to false gods.
5. Many, Lord my God, are the wonders you have done, the things you planned for us. None can compare with you; were I to speak and tell of your deeds, they would be too many to declare.
6. Sacrifice and offering you did not desire - but my ears you have opened - burnt offerings and sin offerings you did not require.
7. Then I said, "Here I am, I have come - it is written about me in the scroll.
8. I desire to do your will, my God; your law is within my heart."
9. I proclaim your saving acts in the great assembly; I do not seal my lips, Lord, as you know.
10. I do not hide your righteousness in my heart; I speak of your faithfulness and your saving help. I do not conceal your love and your faithfulness from the great assembly.
11. Do not withhold your mercy from me, Lord; may your love and faithfulness always protect me.
12. For troubles without number surround me; my sins have overtaken me, and I cannot see. They are more than the hairs of my head, and my heart fails within me.
13. Be pleased to save me, Lord; come quickly, Lord, to help me.
14. May all who want to take my life be put to shame and confusion; may all who desire my ruin be turned back in disgrace.
15. May those who say to me, "Aha! Aha!" be appalled at their own shame.
16. But may all who seek you rejoice and be glad in you; may those who long for your saving help always say, "The LORD is great!"
17. But as for me, I am poor and needy; may the LORD think of me. You are my help and my deliverer; you are my God, do not delay.
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Prayer: Father, you are great! Thank you for saving us. Help me to speak of your love to others.
One Word: Tell someone about Jesus