Human response 714: Declare the Name and Praise Him

psalm 22: 22-23 I will declare thy name unto my brethren: in the midst of the congregation will I praise thee, Ye that fear the Lord praise him; all ye the seed of Jacob, glorify him; and fear him, all the seed of Israel.

David would praise God among the people because his private deliverance deserved a public testimony. He offered public praise for His care.

We, too, can praise the Lord daily for the Gospel of His eternal salvation; we can thank Him always for particular helps and answers to prayer; we can often declare His name among the brothers and “tell everyone what He has done.” This kind of testimony and witness strengthens both the speaker and the hearer. The Good News is too good to keep to ourselves. We let our light shine not to draw attention to ourself but that others may glorify our Father in heaven. We respond to God’s great goodness to us by declaring, praising and glorifying God our Savior.