The Epistle to the Hebrews (10:5-7) invites us to listen to verses 7-9 of this psalm as if Christ were speaking. We could also recite verses 1-11 along with him, in his name, thanking God for all he has done. There is a sudden shift from Thanksgiving to a strong plea in the second half (vv. 12-18), which is identical to Psalm 70 and was originally a separate psalm. It is likely that the Epistle to the Hebrews is referencing those who served as priests in the now-destroyed Temple: instead of sacrifices, which God no longer requests, stands the free and perfect offering that is Christ himself, who, like Isaiah before him, said, ‘Here am I! Send me’ (Is 6:8). In the opening verses, the psalmist tells us that the Lord has saved him. In the last verse, he admits to being poor and afflicted. The psalmist assures us that regardless of who we are or our financial situation, if we love God, he will always be with us. The words of Isaiah are echoed in this psalm, and Jesus, in Luke 4:21, said, “Today these prophetic words come true, even as you listen.” And the words of Jesus Christ, our Savior, will come true if we listen and obey! Those who have experienced divine love and tenderness will feel compelled to share it as a great message, even at great personal risk.