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Derek Munn October 18, 2025 3 2

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Psalm 66 (NIV)

1 Shout for joy to God, all the earth!
2     Sing the glory of his name;
    make his praise glorious.
3 Say to God, “How awesome are your deeds!
    So great is your power
    that your enemies cringe before you.
4 All the earth bows down to you;
    they sing praise to you,
    they sing the praises of your name.”[a]

5 Come and see what God has done,
    his awesome deeds for mankind!
6 He turned the sea into dry land,
    they passed through the waters on foot—
    come, let us rejoice in him.
7 He rules forever by his power,
    his eyes watch the nations—
    let not the rebellious rise up against him.

8 Praise our God, all peoples,
    let the sound of his praise be heard;
9 he has preserved our lives
    and kept our feet from slipping.
10 For you, God, tested us;
    you refined us like silver.
11 You brought us into prison
    and laid burdens on our backs.
12 You let people ride over our heads;
    we went through fire and water,
    but you brought us to a place of abundance.

13 I will come to your temple with burnt offerings
    and fulfill my vows to you—
14 vows my lips promised and my mouth spoke
    when I was in trouble.
15 I will sacrifice fat animals to you
    and an offering of rams;
    I will offer bulls and goats.

16 Come and hear, all you who fear God;
    let me tell you what he has done for me.
17 I cried out to him with my mouth;
    his praise was on my tongue.
18 If I had cherished sin in my heart,
    the Lord would not have listened;
19 but God has surely listened
    and has heard my prayer.
20 Praise be to God,
    who has not rejected my prayer
    or withheld his love from me!

Psalm 66 is like a spiritual group chat where the psalmist shouts, “Come and see what God did—He turned the sea into a promenade!” It’s a praise party with flashbacks to epic miracles, followed by celebrating surviving many hardships: “God tested us, trapped us, and threw us in fire… but do you know what, we made it!”

Then the psalmist gets personal: “I made some promises to God, so I showed up with gifts.” Back then that meant animals and incense while today it might be showing up with gratitude, kindness, or even a casserole for someone in need. The point? When God shows up for us, it’s only fair we bring something to the table too — even if it’s just our full attention and a thankful heart.

What is this psalm saying? “God listened when I cried, didn’t ignore me, and didn’t mute my prayers.” In this week, where we’ve been reminded of fig trees and mustard seeds this psalm is a reminder that even when life feels like a furnace, when we feel so small, God’s reply is always “I’m here.” And give thanks that through Him — anything is possible.

Prayer:

God of wonders,

You’ve turned seas into dry paths and trials into triumphs.

Even when life tests us, You walk us through the fire and bring us out stronger.

Thank You for hearing our cries and never turning away.

We praise You with joyful hearts and grateful lives.

Amen.