S – You do not delight in sacrifice and offering; you open my ears to listen. You do not ask for a whole burnt offering or a sin offering

Psalms 40:6 CSB

O – Commentary:

“…This statement is a recognition that God had given him the ability to hear and obey the Word of the Lord (cf. niv marg., “opened”). The Septuagint translated it much more generally, “a body You have prepared for me” (cf. niv marg.), which captured the idea of the context.”

 Allen P. Ross, “Psalms,” in The Bible Knowledge Commentary: An Exposition of the Scriptures, ed. J. F. Walvoord and R. B. Zuck, vol. 1 (Wheaton, IL: Victor Books, 1985), 824.

A – Sacrifice in the OT was the way to recognize God and be forgiven of sin.  This shows the heart of God all along wanted relationship.  David is hearing and talking with God before the arrival of the Messiah or Holy Spirit.  God wanted relationship all along.

R – Heavenly Father, you are Father, Son and Holy Spirit.  All three point to relationship between man and God.  We desire a stronger relationship with you today.  Help us to listen and speak with you.  We want to know you more!