Psalm 65-12.16.21

Scripture

Psalms 65:1-3 TPT

“O God in Zion, to you even silence is praise! You who answers prayer, all of humanity comes before you with their requests. Though we are overcome by our many sins, your sacrifice covers over them all.”

Observation

David writes a psalm praising God and his work.

Understanding

David, both in this excerpt and this chapter, glorifies God. What I like specifically is this portion of the verse in the Passion Translation, as it says, “…to you even silence is praise!”. It reminds me of a conversation I had with Levi a while ago, where we talked about how worship is a state of being, a constant, and this excerpt from the Passion Translation captures that perfectly. David goes on in the chapter to illustrate how God is so worthy of every bit of praise we have to offer, saying (in the NIV translation), “Praise awaits you, our God…”

Life Application

Worship is a state of being. It’s so important that we understand that. Life isn’t always going to be easy. Sometimes we will be faced with pain, anger, and genuine suffering. In the times I’ve found myself unable to face the reality before me, I give praise to God, regardless of what I’m feeling or going through, because I know that is so much greater than anything I will ever face. Worship and praise has always pulled me through the toughest of times, not just praising what he’s done in my life, but praising him for all of his works (Psalm 77:11-12)

-Anakin Cerda