What is the meaning of Psalm 71:14? But I • The psalmist steps forward with a deliberate “I,” setting himself apart from the opponents just mentioned in Psalm 71:13. • This personal resolve mirrors other declarations such as “But as for me, I trust in You” (Psalm 55:23) and “As for me and my house, we will serve the LORD” (Joshua 24:15). • By using “But,” he draws a line of contrast: no matter what others do or how fierce the trial, his stance before God is fixed. will always hope • Hope here is not wishful thinking; it is settled confidence in the unchanging promises of God. • Scripture presents hope as continuous: “I wait for the LORD; my soul waits, and in His word I put my hope” (Psalm 130:5). • Because God’s word is entirely true (Psalm 119:160), this hope can be constant—“always.” • Even Job grasped the same certainty: “Though He slay me, yet will I hope in Him” (Job 13:15). and will praise You • Hope naturally pours into worship. When trust is anchored in God, the mouth cannot stay silent: “I will bless the LORD at all times; His praise will always be on my lips” (Psalm 34:1). • Praise is not limited to sanctuary moments; Hebrews 13:15 urges believers to “continually offer to God a sacrifice of praise.” • The psalmist links praise directly to God Himself—“You”—reminding us that worship is person-centered, not circumstance-centered. more and more • Praise is meant to grow, not plateau. The phrase points to an ever-increasing, lifelong ascent. • Paul prayed, “that your love may abound more and more in knowledge and every discernment” (Philippians 1:9); the same upward trajectory applies to praise. • Spiritual maturity is measured by expanding gratitude: “They will still bear fruit in old age; they will stay fresh and green” (Psalm 92:14). • Practical ways this “more and more” unfolds: – Recalling fresh mercies each morning (Lamentations 3:22-23). – Sharing testimonies of God’s faithfulness with the next generation (Psalm 71:18). – Letting every new trial become a new platform for thanksgiving (2 Corinthians 4:16-17). summary Psalm 71:14 captures a determined heart posture: despite opposition, the believer personally chooses to keep trusting God without interruption, letting that hope erupt into praise that only intensifies with time. Grounded in the unfailing truth of Scripture, hope is continual, praise is inevitable, and growth is the lifelong norm. |
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