Whoever wrote Psalm 116 went through some difficult experiences to give us these verses. In fact, he almost died. But the Lord heard his cry and delivered him (vv.1-2).

Picture God leaning down to His little child, getting close enough to hear. God can here as well as He always has, but He gets close to us — not to hear us better but to help us (v.6). God comes down where we are to deliver us and make us all that He want us to be (v8).

The psalmist discovered the grace of God (vv.5,6). God delivered him from death and stopped his tears. He strengthened and guided his feet so that he did not stumble. We, too, have all this help through Jesus Christ. He is the source of grace and mercy. The Psalmist said, “The pains of death surrounded me” (v.3), but he did not die spiritually. Jesus died in his place.

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Do you need God’s deliverance today? Rejoice that He hears and helps you. All you need comes from His bountiful hand. He is gracious and merciful. Call upon His name; He will deliver you.