Skies -thick and dark today, releasing rain endlessly, with lightning flashes brightly, and thunder claps loudly, the tears of a despairing heart, and whispers of a darkened, mind praying to their maker, will calm tomorrow.
The Lord God Almighty saw David’s faith, hope, and love. Jesus’ heart was moved. He answered the prayer as David asked. Faith was not choked to death. Hope did not wither on the vine. Love produced fruit. The end of the Psalm is a decision to praise the Lord and give praise to Jesus (30).
Praising God’s name in song and glorifying him with thanksgiving pleases the Lord more than expensive and sacrificial gifts (31). If expensive offerings were the most pleasing to God, then the poor would be discouraged (32). However, the dollar amount is not what pleases the Lord; the faith, hope, and love for God behind the offering are what pleases the Lord. The same can be said of the song. If my heart is full of admiration, fear, awe, and love, then the Lord Jesus is pleased.
