What is the meaning of Psalm 66:20? Blessed be God “Blessed be God” (Psalm 66:20) is an overflow of adoration. • The psalmist begins not with his own need but with God’s worth, echoing similar calls to praise in Psalm 103:1 and 1 Chronicles 29:10. • Blessing God aligns our hearts with heaven’s perspective (Revelation 5:12) and reminds us that every good gift already flows from Him (James 1:17). • Praise prepares the atmosphere for faith-filled prayer, as seen in Acts 16:25–26 when Paul and Silas praised before deliverance came. who has not rejected my prayer The next phrase rejoices that God listened. • Scripture assures us, “The eyes of the LORD are on the righteous and His ears are inclined to their cry” (Psalm 34:15). • Even when sin once blocked communion (Isaiah 59:1–2), those who confess and forsake in repentance find open access (1 John 1:9; Hebrews 4:16). • Confidence grows because the Lord Himself invites persistent praying (Luke 18:1–8) and promises response (1 John 5:14–15). • The psalmist’s certainty foreshadows Christ, our intercessor, whose prayers are never rejected (Hebrews 7:25). or withheld from me His loving devotion! Here the writer celebrates covenant love that never runs out. • “The steadfast love of the LORD never ceases” (Lamentations 3:22–23); His compassion is more constant than sunrise. • God’s generosity is lavish: “He who did not spare His own Son… how will He not also… graciously give us all things?” (Romans 8:32). • Even discipline springs from devotion (Hebrews 12:6). He is not a reluctant giver but a Father eager to bless (Matthew 7:11). • Knowing this love fuels perseverance: the psalmist remembers past faithfulness, trusts present grace, and anticipates future mercy (Psalm 23:6; Jude 21). summary Psalm 66:20 invites us to join the psalmist in heartfelt praise. God is worthy, attentive to prayer, and lavish in covenant love. Because He never rejects the cries of His children or withholds His steadfast devotion, we can approach Him confidently, praise Him continually, and rest securely in His unchanging faithfulness. |
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