Week 45: Worshiping God leads others to trust in Him.

He put a new song in my mouth, a song of praise to our God. Many will see and fear, and put their trust in the LORD. –Psalm 40:3 

King David sang a new song because of what God did for him. Today, we testify of what God has done for us. In verses 1 and 2, he said, “I waited patiently for the LORD; he inclined to me and heard my cry.” You, too, must wait patiently for God’s right timing as He works behind the scenes to bring about His plan for you. Sometimes, you need to cry to the Lord when you need His mercy and grace. Hebrews 4:14-16 tells us, “Since then we have a great high priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus, the Son of God, let us hold fast our confession. ¹⁵For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but one who in every respect has been tempted as we are, yet without sin. ¹⁶Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need.”

Then in verse 2, King David said: “He drew me up from the pit of destruction, out of the miry bog, and set my feet upon a rock, making my steps secure.” This sounds like King David was being oppressed, either by the devil, other people, or by his own thoughts. Christ is our rock whom we can trust. Only Jesus Christ can secure our steps. If you find yourself stuck in the pit of destruction or a miry bog, which could be depression, anxiety, addiction, bad decisions, and so on, know that God will hear your sincere cry. King David’s experience should encourage many to hope in God.

When God answers our prayers or delivers us from oppression, we are to tell others what God did for us. When we testify to others, then verse 3 says, “Many shall see, and fear, and trust in the Lord.” There is a holy reverent fear of God, which is not only consistent with but the foundation of our hope in Him. The fear of God comes from understanding His mighty power that holds the Universe together and in your life situations. We live in a world that offers no hope. Your testimony of praise about God’s power in your life will give someone else hope, so they, too, will trust Him.

In the coming week, reverence, worship, and honor God as you share your testimony of praise. May you be blessed greatly this week. May you find mercy and grace to help you in your time of need.

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WEEK 45–November 5-November 11

Day 309-Nov. 5—Worship God for giving a new covenant, putting His laws on our hearts and minds.

“This is the covenant that I will make with them after those days, declares the Lord: I will put my laws on their hearts, and write them on their mind.” –Hebrews 10:16

Day 310-Nov. 6—Worship God for providing a way for you to enter the Holy of Holies.

Therefore, brothers, since we have confidence to enter the holy places by the blood of Jesus, by the new and living way that he opened for us through the curtain, that is, through his flesh, and since we have a great priest over the house of God, let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, with our hearts sprinkled clean from an evil conscience and our bodies washed with pure water. –Hebrews 10:19-22

Day 311-Nov. 7—Worship God, who rewards those who have faith and seek Him.

And without faith it is impossible to please him, for whoever would draw near to God must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who seek him. –Hebrews 11:6

Day 312-Nov. 8—Worship God who loves you as His child and disciplines you.

It is for discipline that you have to endure. God is treating you as sons [and daughters]. For what son is there whom his father does not discipline? –Hebrews 12:7

Day 313-Nov. 9—Worship God that His kingdom cannot be shaken.

Therefore let us be grateful for receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, and thus let us offer to God acceptable worship, with reverence and awe, for our God is a consuming fire. –Hebrews 12:28-29

Day 214-Nov. 10—Worship God that He will never leave you nor forsake you.

Keep your life free from love of money, and be content with what you have, for he has said, “I will never leave you nor forsake you.” –Hebrews 13:5

Day 315-Nov. 11—Worship God that He is your helper.

So we can confidently say, “The Lord is my helper; I will not fear; what can man do to me?” –Hebrews 13:6

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