What Shall I Render To The Lord? 9/4/2016 am What Shall I Render To The Lord? Psalms 116:12-19 Chris Simmons

What Shall I Render To The Lord? 9/4/2016 am What Shall I Render To The Lord? Though David’s life was filled with times of trouble, grief, and disappointment, he never forgot all that God had done for him. Psalms 103:2-5 Psalms 40:5 Chris Simmons

David then pondered the responsibility that he bore to God … 9/4/2016 am David then pondered the responsibility that he bore to God … Psalms 116:12 “What shall I render to the LORD, for all His benefits toward me?” Render: to turn back, return to starting point, give back, relinquish, give in payment. 2 Chronicles 32:25; Matthew 22:21 Ps 116:13-19 I shall lift up the acup of salvation And bcall upon the name of the Lord . 14 I shall apay my vows to the Lord , Oh may it be bin the presence of all His people. 15 aPrecious in the sight of the Lord Is the death of His godly ones. 16 O Lord , 1surely I am aYour servant, I am Your servant, the bson of Your handmaid, You have cloosed my bonds. 17 To You I shall offer aa sacrifice of thanksgiving, 18 I shall apay my vows to the Lord , Oh may it be in the presence of all His people, 19 In the acourts of the Lord's house, In the midst of you, O bJerusalem. 1Praise 2the Lord ! Chris Simmons

Psalms 116:13-19 – David’s answer: 9/4/2016 am Psalms 116:13-19 – David’s answer: Lift up the cup of salvation – honor to God for His salvation. Call on the name of the Lord – Acts 22:16 Pay my vows in the presence of all His people – do what we commit to. Ecclesiastes 5:4 Precious is the death of His saints – focus on the life to come. Philippians 1:21ff I am your servant – Luke 1:38 Offer the sacrifice of thanksgiving – Philippians 4:6 Praise the Lord – Psalms 145:1-3 Ps 116:13-19 I shall lift up the acup of salvation And bcall upon the name of the Lord . 14 I shall apay my vows to the Lord , Oh may it be bin the presence of all His people. 15 aPrecious in the sight of the Lord Is the death of His godly ones. 16 O Lord , 1surely I am aYour servant, I am Your servant, the bson of Your handmaid, You have cloosed my bonds. 17 To You I shall offer aa sacrifice of thanksgiving, 18 I shall apay my vows to the Lord , Oh may it be in the presence of all His people, 19 In the acourts of the Lord's house, In the midst of you, O bJerusalem. 1Praise 2the Lord ! Chris Simmons

9/4/2016 am What can we render to the Lord for all that He has done for us? A far different perspective than what (else) can I get out of it? Religion has somehow been transformed from returning back to God to “what else can God do for me?” Chris Simmons

What Shall We Render To The Lord? 9/4/2016 am What Shall We Render To The Lord? Chris Simmons

We can render acceptable and reverent worship to Him. 9/4/2016 am We can render acceptable and reverent worship to Him. David was glad to have the opportunity to go to the Lord’s house and offer praise and worship unto Him (Psalms 122:1). We also can, and should, look forward and make adequate preparations to assemble with the saints and offer worship that is “in spirit and in truth” (John 4:24) at every opportunity. It should never be a burden (1 John 5:3) to set aside time in our life to “turn back to give glory to God” (Luke 17:18). When we reflect on all of the blessings we’ve received, should we not also be rejoice at every chance we have to go to the house of the Lord to worship? Chris Simmons

We can render our thanksgiving … 9/4/2016 am We can render our thanksgiving … Good parents teach their children to say thank you … A lack of thanksgiving is the first step towards apostasy. Romans 1:20-21 It’s a way of life. Hebrews 13:15 It’s God’s will. 1 Thessalonians 5:18 Context. 1 Thessalonians 5:18 Ps 116:17 17 To You I shall offer aa sacrifice of thanksgiving, And bcall upon the name of the Lord . NASU Chris Simmons

9/4/2016 am We can render our love … Serving out of more than just duty (Luke 17:10) and fear (1 John 4:18). 1 John 4:7-12 – He started it! What does this passage invite us to do? Chris Simmons

We can render our talents and abilities for His sake. 9/4/2016 am We can render our talents and abilities for His sake. We all have talents and abilities … Matthew 25:14ff Two dangers Overestimate our talents Underestimate our talents Be useful … 2 Timothy 2:21. Bear fruit, be a positive influence and shed light. John 15:5, 8, 16; Matthew 5:13-16 Overestimate our talents Results in arrogance and pride Underestimate our talents Results in us being unfruitful and unprofitable John 15:5-9 I am the vine, you are the branches; he who abides in Me and I in him, he abears much fruit, for apart from Me you can do nothing. 6 "If anyone does not abide in Me, he is athrown away as a branch and dries up; and they gather them, and cast them into the fire and they are burned. 7 "If you abide in Me, and My words abide in you, aask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you. 8 "My aFather is glorified by this, that you bear much fruit, and so 1bprove to be My disciples. NASU Chris Simmons

We can fulfill our commitment to Him. 9/4/2016 am We can fulfill our commitment to Him. Note the context of Psalms 116:12ff We can fulfill our commitment to the Lord … to the end. cf. Revelation 2:10 Fulfill our commitment that Jesus is our Lord. Luke 6:46 Without making excuses. Luke 14:15- 24 Ps 116:14-15 I shall pay my vows to the Lord, Oh may it be in the presence of all His people. 15 Precious in the sight of the Lord Is the death of His godly ones. NASU Chris Simmons

We can share with others the good news of what God has done for us. 9/4/2016 am We can share with others the good news of what God has done for us. “It’ll cost you” – Do for others what others have done for you. 2 Timothy 2:2 Practice – Study – Teach. Ezra 7:10 “We are not doing right. This day is a day of good news, but we are keeping silent; if we wait until morning light, punishment will overtake us.” 2 Kings 7:3-15 (verse 9) Chris Simmons

9/4/2016 am We can give of our time. The command is to spend it wisely! Ephesians 5:15-17 How many hours in your day? Does God like leftovers? Malachi 1:8- 13, “Should I receive that from your hand?” Chris Simmons

We can give of our blessings. 9/4/2016 am We can give of our blessings. As with our time, do we put first things first? The law of first fruits. All things are His. James 1:17 Giving some back … 1 Corinthians 16:1-2; 2 Corinthians 8:1-6; 9:6-8 Chris Simmons

We Can, And Must, Give God First Place!!! 9/4/2016 am We Can, And Must, Give God First Place!!! “… seek first His kingdom and His righteousness …” Matthew 6:33 Chris Simmons

What must we render before anything else? 9/4/2016 am But beyond anything else, God desires most of all is that we render our own self to Him. What must we render before anything else? 2 Corinthians 8:5, “… they first gave themselves to the Lord …” A “transformed” life. (Mark 12:30; Romans 12:1-2) Present Imperative – Continuous and repeated action. Chris Simmons

What’s The Most Important Thing You Can Render To The Lord? 9/4/2016 am What’s The Most Important Thing You Can Render To The Lord? Won’t you render your obedience to Him today? Chris Simmons