Then I will ever sing praise to Your name and fulfill my vows day by day. So I will ever sing praise to Your nameThis phrase begins with a commitment to perpetual worship. The Hebrew word for "sing praise" is "zamar," which implies making music or singing with instruments. This act of worship is not just vocal but involves the whole being, engaging both heart and mind in adoration. Historically, singing has been a central part of Jewish worship, as seen in the Temple services led by the Levites. The phrase "ever" indicates an eternal commitment, suggesting that worship is not confined to earthly life but extends into eternity. The "name" of God in Hebrew culture represents His character and essence, thus praising His name is acknowledging His attributes and deeds. fulfilling my vows day by day
The word "fulfilling" comes from the Hebrew "shalam," which means to complete or make whole. This implies a sense of duty and devotion, where the psalmist is committed to keeping promises made to God. Vows in the biblical context were serious commitments, often made in times of distress or gratitude, and fulfilling them was a sign of faithfulness and integrity. The phrase "day by day" suggests a continual, daily practice of living out one's commitments to God. It reflects a life of consistent devotion, where each day is an opportunity to honor God through actions and obedience. This daily fulfillment of vows is a testament to the psalmist's dedication and love for God, serving as an example for believers to live a life of consistent faithfulness. Persons / Places / Events 1. DavidTraditionally attributed as the author of Psalm 61, David is expressing his trust and commitment to God amidst trials. 2. GodThe central figure to whom David directs his praise and vows, acknowledging His sovereignty and faithfulness. 3. VowsRepresents the promises or commitments made by David to God, signifying a covenantal relationship. 4. PraiseThe act of worship and adoration directed towards God, highlighting His worthiness and majesty. 5. Day by DayIndicates the continual and consistent nature of David's commitment to God. Teaching Points The Importance of PraisePraise is not just an act of worship but a declaration of God's character and faithfulness. It should be a regular part of a believer's life. Commitment to GodMaking and fulfilling vows to God is a serious commitment that reflects our dedication and trust in Him. It requires integrity and faithfulness. Consistency in WorshipWorship and praise should be a daily practice, not just reserved for specific occasions. This consistency strengthens our relationship with God. God's WorthinessOur praise is a response to God's worthiness and His actions in our lives. Recognizing His sovereignty and grace should inspire continual worship. Living Out Our FaithOur vows and praise are not just words but should be reflected in our daily actions and decisions, demonstrating our faith in practical ways. Bible Study Questions 1. What does it mean to "ever sing praise" to God's name, and how can this be practically applied in your daily life? 2. How do the vows you make to God reflect your relationship with Him, and what steps can you take to ensure you fulfill them? 3. In what ways can you incorporate consistent praise and worship into your daily routine? 4. How does understanding the seriousness of vows in Ecclesiastes 5:4-5 impact your view of commitments made to God? 5. Reflect on a time when you experienced God's faithfulness. How can this memory inspire you to maintain a spirit of praise and commitment? Connections to Other Scriptures Psalm 50:14This verse emphasizes the importance of fulfilling vows to God, similar to David's commitment in Psalm 61:8. Hebrews 13:15Encourages believers to continually offer a sacrifice of praise, aligning with David's intention to "ever sing praise." Ecclesiastes 5:4-5Warns about the seriousness of making vows to God, reinforcing the importance of David's promise to fulfill his vows. 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18Calls believers to rejoice always and give thanks in all circumstances, echoing the spirit of continual praise found in Psalm 61:8. People David, PsalmistPlaces JerusalemTopics 62, Daily, David, Forever, Forth, Fulfill, Giving, Jeduthan, Manner, Musician, Pay, Perform, Performing, Praise, Praises, Psalm, Sing, Songs, VowsDictionary of Bible Themes Psalm 61:8 4926 delay, human
5741 vows
8150 revival, personal
8251 faithfulness, to God Library December 15. "When My Heart is Overwhelmed Lead Me to the Rock that is Higher than I" (Ps. Lxi. 2).
"When my heart is overwhelmed lead me to the Rock that is higher than I" (Ps. lxi. 2). The end of self is the beginning of God. "When the tale of bricks is doubled then comes Moses." That is the old Hebrew way of putting it. "Man's extremity is God's opportunity." That is the proverbial expression of it. "When my heart is overwhelmed, lead me to the rock that is higher than I." That is David's way of expressing it. "We have no might against this company, neither know we what to do." No might, no …
Rev. A. B. Simpson—Days of Heaven Upon Earth A Living, Loving, Lasting Word,
"I will trust in the covert of Thy wings." -- Psalm 61:4. L. M. Under Thy wings, my God, I rest Under Thy shadow safely lie; By Thy own strength in peace possessed, While dreaded evils pass me by. With strong desire I here can stay To see Thy love its work complete; Here I can wait a long delay, Reposing at my Savior's feet. My place of lowly service, too, Beneath Thy sheltering wings I see; For all the work I have to do Is done through strengthening rest in Thee. I would not rise this rest above; …
Miss A. L. Waring—Hymns and Meditations The Far and Near
Gerhard Ter Steegen Ps. lxi. 4 In Him we live, in Him we move; seek not thy God afar; He is not prisoned in a height above sun, moon, and star. But thou through strange dark lands hast strayed, and wandered far from Him; And therfore He, O Soul, to thee, is distant and is dim. Lord, I was in the far-off land, I loved from Thee to stray, And when unto myself I came, a swine-herd far away, One moment--then the welcome sweet, the kiss, the Father's Home; Far distant was the distance; to Thy bosom I …
Frances Bevan—Hymns of Ter Steegen, Suso, and Others Thy Neck is Like the Tower of David, Builded with Bulwarks; a Thousand Shields Hang Upon It, all the Armor of Mighty Men.
The neck is the strength of the soul; it is well likened to the tower of David, because all the strength of the soul is in God, who is the house of Jesus Christ and of David. For this great King insists in many places in the Psalms, that God alone is his support, his refuge, his defence, and, above all, his strong tower (Psalm 61), The bulwarks that surround it are the total abandonment the soul has made of itself to God. Trust, faith and hope have fortified it in its abandonment; the weaker it is …
Madame Guyon—Song of Songs of Solomon Introduction. Chapter i. --The Life and Writings of St. Hilary of Poitiers.
St. Hilary of Poitiers is one of the greatest, yet least studied, of the Fathers of the Western Church. He has suffered thus, partly from a certain obscurity in his style of writing, partly from the difficulty of the thoughts which he attempted to convey. But there are other reasons for the comparative neglect into which he has fallen. He learnt his theology, as we shall see, from Eastern authorities, and was not content to carry on and develop the traditional teaching of the West; and the disciple …
St. Hilary of Poitiers—The Life and Writings of St. Hilary of Poitiers The Horns of the Altar
WE MUST tell you the story. Solomon was to be the king after David, but his elder brother, Adonijah, was preferred by Joab, the captain of the host, and by Abiathar, the priest; and, therefore, they got together, and tried to steal a march upon dying David, and set up Adonijah. They utterly failed in this; and when Solomn came to the throne Adonijah was afraid for his life, and fled to the horns of the altar at the tabernacle for shelter. Solomn permitted him to find sanctuary there, and forgave …
Charles Haddon Spurgeon—Spurgeon's Sermons Volume 31: 1885 Sermon on the Mount Continued Its Woes in Strict Agreement with the Creator's Disposition. Many Quotations Out of the Old Testament in Proof of This.
"In the like manner," says He, [3982] "did their fathers unto the prophets." What a turncoat [3983] is Marcion's Christ! Now the destroyer, now the advocate of the prophets! He destroyed them as their rival, by converting their disciples; he took up their cause as their friend, by stigmatizing [3984] their persecutors. But, [3985] in as far as the defence of the prophets could not be consistent in the Christ of Marcion, who came to destroy them; in so far is it becoming to the Creator's Christ that …
Tertullian—The Five Books Against Marcion Letter vi (Circa A. D. 1127) to the Same
To the Same He protests against the reputation for holiness which is attributed to him, and promises to communicate the treatises which he has written. I. Even if I should give myself to you entirely that would be too little a thing still in my eyes, to have recompensed towards you even the half of the kindly feeling which you express towards my humility. I congratulate myself, indeed, on the honour which you have done me; but my joy, I confess, is tempered by the thought that it is not anything …
Saint Bernard of Clairvaux—Some Letters of Saint Bernard, Abbot of Clairvaux Nature of Covenanting.
A covenant is a mutual voluntary compact between two parties on given terms or conditions. It may be made between superiors and inferiors, or between equals. The sentiment that a covenant can be made only between parties respectively independent of one another is inconsistent with the testimony of Scripture. Parties to covenants in a great variety of relative circumstances, are there introduced. There, covenant relations among men are represented as obtaining not merely between nation and nation, …
John Cunningham—The Ordinance of Covenanting Psalms
The piety of the Old Testament Church is reflected with more clearness and variety in the Psalter than in any other book of the Old Testament. It constitutes the response of the Church to the divine demands of prophecy, and, in a less degree, of law; or, rather, it expresses those emotions and aspirations of the universal heart which lie deeper than any formal demand. It is the speech of the soul face to face with God. Its words are as simple and unaffected as human words can be, for it is the genius …
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