Romans 12:11 ~ How to Serve the Lord ~ Pastor Bill Slabaugh

Psalm 116:12

What shall I render to the LORD

For all His benefits toward me?

The word translated “render” means to repay or give back. “What can I can give back to God for everything He has done for me?” And what the Psalmist is saying is, “I can’t think of thing one that would be equal to what He has done for me.” Fortunately God doesn’t expect us to return in equal.

So motivated by all God’s benefits toward him, the Psalmist says, “OK, this is what I will do:”

Psalm 116:13-14

I shall lift up the cup of salvation

And call upon the name of the LORD.

I shall pay my vows to the LORD,

Oh may it be in the presence of all His people.While I was giving this message on a Sunday Morning, I gave the people in the congregation the opportunity to share what God had done for them—to testify in the presence of God’s people and to vocally express His benefits toward them.  Before you listen to the message, take some time to recount what God has done for you.