I will praise You, O Lord my God, with all my heart; I will glorify Your name forever. I will praise You, O Lord my God, with all my heart;This phrase reflects a deep, personal commitment to worship. The psalmist, traditionally understood to be David, expresses a wholehearted devotion to God. The use of "all my heart" signifies complete sincerity and dedication, aligning with the Shema in Deuteronomy 6:5, which commands love for God with all one's heart, soul, and strength. This phrase emphasizes the importance of internal devotion over mere external ritual. In the cultural context of ancient Israel, the heart was seen as the center of will and emotion, indicating that true worship involves the entire being. The personal address "O Lord my God" highlights a covenant relationship, reminiscent of God's promises to the patriarchs and the personal nature of faith. I will glorify Your name forever.
Glorifying God's name involves acknowledging His character and deeds. In biblical times, a name represented one's identity and reputation. Thus, to glorify God's name is to honor His holiness, power, and faithfulness. The commitment to do so "forever" suggests an eternal perspective, pointing to the everlasting nature of God's kingdom and the believer's hope in eternal life. This eternal praise is echoed in Revelation 7:9-12, where a multitude worships God eternally. The phrase also foreshadows the ultimate glorification of God through Jesus Christ, whose name is above every name (Philippians 2:9-11). The psalmist's vow to glorify God forever reflects a life dedicated to worship, both now and in the age to come. Persons / Places / Events 1. DavidTraditionally attributed as the author of Psalm 86, David is a central figure in the Old Testament, known for his deep relationship with God, his psalms, and his role as the second king of Israel. 2. God (Yahweh)The central focus of David's praise in this verse, Yahweh is the covenant name of God, emphasizing His eternal and unchanging nature. 3. HeartIn Hebrew thought, the heart ("lev") represents the center of one's being, including mind, will, and emotions. David's commitment to praise God with all his heart signifies total devotion. Teaching Points Wholehearted WorshipTrue worship involves the entirety of our being. Like David, we are called to engage our hearts fully in praising God, not just with words but with sincere devotion. Eternal PerspectiveGlorifying God's name forever reminds us of the eternal nature of our relationship with Him. Our worship is not confined to this life but extends into eternity. Consistency in PraiseDavid's commitment to glorify God's name forever challenges us to maintain a consistent attitude of praise, regardless of our circumstances. Personal Relationship with GodThe personal nature of David's address to "O Lord my God" highlights the importance of a personal and intimate relationship with God in our worship. Bible Study Questions 1. How does David's expression of praise in Psalm 86:12 inspire you to evaluate your own worship practices? 2. In what ways can you incorporate the principle of wholehearted worship into your daily life? 3. How does the command to love God with all your heart, as seen in Deuteronomy 6:5 and Matthew 22:37, relate to the praise described in Psalm 86:12? 4. What are some practical steps you can take to ensure that your praise of God is consistent and not dependent on your circumstances? 5. How does understanding the eternal nature of glorifying God's name impact your perspective on worship and your relationship with God? Connections to Other Scriptures Deuteronomy 6:5This verse commands loving God with all one's heart, soul, and strength, paralleling David's commitment to wholehearted praise. Matthew 22:37Jesus reiterates the greatest commandment, emphasizing loving God with all one's heart, soul, and mind, which aligns with the devotion expressed in Psalm 86:12. Philippians 4:4Paul encourages believers to rejoice in the Lord always, reflecting the continuous glorification of God's name as seen in Psalm 86:12. People David, Korah, PsalmistPlaces JerusalemTopics Age, Confess, Evermore, Forever, Forevermore, Glorify, Glory, Heart, Honour, O, Praise, Thank, ThanksDictionary of Bible Themes Psalm 86:12 1194 glory, divine and human
5015 heart, and Holy Spirit
8440 glorifying God Psalm 86:11-12 5042 name of God, significance Psalm 86:12-13 8660 magnifying God Library A Sheaf of Prayer Arrows
'Bow down Thine ear, O Lord, hear me; for I am poor and needy. 2. Preserve my soul, for I am holy: O Thou my God, save Thy servant that trusteth in Thee. 3. Be merciful unto me, O Lord: for I cry unto Thee daily. 4. Rejoice the soul of Thy servant: for unto Thee, O Lord, do I lift up my soul. 5. For Thou, Lord, art good, and ready to forgive; and plenteous in mercy unto all them that call upon Thee.'--PSALM lxxxvi. 1-5. We have here a sheaf of arrows out of a good man's quiver, shot into heaven. …
Alexander Maclaren—Expositions of Holy ScriptureMy Savior Whose Infinite Grace
"Thou, Lord, art good, and ready to forgive; and plenteous in mercy unto all them that call upon Thee." -- Psalm 86:5. My Savior whose infinite grace Most kindly encompasses me, Whose goodness more brightly I trace, The more of my life that I see. -- The sins that I mournfully own, Thy meekness and mercy exalt, -- And sweet is the voice from Thy throne, That tenderly shows me a fault. Even now, while my praises arise, A sorrowful spirit is mine; A spirit Thou wilt not despise, For O! it is mourning …
Miss A. L. Waring—Hymns and Meditations That it is Profitable to Communicate Often
The Voice of the Disciple Behold I come unto Thee, O Lord, that I may be blessed through Thy gift, and be made joyful in Thy holy feast which Thou, O God, of Thy goodness hast prepared for the poor.(1) Behold in Thee is all that I can and ought to desire, Thou art my salvation and redemption, my hope and strength, my honour and glory. Therefore rejoice the soul of Thy servant this day, for unto Thee, O Lord Jesus, do I lift up my soul.(2) I long now to receive Thee devoutly and reverently, I desire …
Thomas A Kempis—Imitation of Christ The Truth of God
The next attribute is God's truth. A God of truth and without iniquity; just and right is he.' Deut 32:4. For thy mercy is great unto the heavens, and thy truth unto the clouds.' Psa 57:10. Plenteous in truth.' Psa 86:15. I. God is the truth. He is true in a physical sense; true in his being: he has a real subsistence, and gives a being to others. He is true in a moral sense; he is true sine errore, without errors; et sine fallacia, without deceit. God is prima veritas, the pattern and prototype …
Thomas Watson—A Body of Divinity Sermons of St. Bernard on the Passing of Malachy
Sermon I (November 2, 1148.)[1005] 1. A certain abundant blessing, dearly beloved, has been sent by the counsel of heaven to you this day; and if it were not faithfully divided, you would suffer loss, and I, to whom of a surety this office seems to have been committed, would incur danger. I fear therefore your loss, I fear my own damnation,[1006] if perchance it be said, The young children ask bread, and no man offereth it unto them.[1007] For I know how necessary for you is the consolation which …
H. J. Lawlor—St. Bernard of Clairvaux's Life of St. Malachy of Armagh The Mercy of God
The next attribute is God's goodness or mercy. Mercy is the result and effect of God's goodness. Psa 33:5. So then this is the next attribute, God's goodness or mercy. The most learned of the heathens thought they gave their god Jupiter two golden characters when they styled him good and great. Both these meet in God, goodness and greatness, majesty and mercy. God is essentially good in himself and relatively good to us. They are both put together in Psa 119:98. Thou art good, and doest good.' This …
Thomas Watson—A Body of Divinity The Third Commandment
Thou shalt not take the name of the Lord thy God in vain: For the Lord will not hold him guiltless that taketh his name in vain.' Exod 20: 7. This commandment has two parts: 1. A negative expressed, that we must not take God's name in vain; that is, cast any reflections and dishonour on his name. 2. An affirmative implied. That we should take care to reverence and honour his name. Of this latter I shall speak more fully, under the first petition in the Lord's Prayer, Hallowed be thy name.' I shall …
Thomas Watson—The Ten Commandments 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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