Psalms 81:10

Psalms 81:10

This verse contains the famous invitation: “Open thy mouth wide, and I will fill it.” It is a divine promise tied to deliverance: God, who brought Israel up from Egypt, desires to satisfy his people. The call to open wide indicates readiness to receive—God’s generosity meets human need with abundance. The context is blessing and sustenance, pointing to the Lord as the source of every good thing. It also carries an exhortation to trust, not hoard, recognizing that God’s provision exceeds human capacity to contain. This aligns with earlier biblical motifs where God’s people are fed in wilderness and cared for in exile.

Theologically, this verse anchors God as the ultimate provider and sustainer. It invites a response of faith that God is both able and willing to supply. It also challenges scarcity mindset, encouraging generosity and trust in God’s economy. The language of abundance reflects God’s generous nature and readiness to meet genuine needs within covenant relationship.

Practically, consider areas where you may be withholding from God or living with a scarcity mindset. Ask: where is God inviting you to trust him with more—time, resources, or talents? Practice open-handed generosity: give, serve, and invest in others, trusting God to supply your needs. In prayer, ask God to widen your heart and your horizons to receive his blessings without fear or miserliness. Use the image as a daily reminder that God’s resources are unlimited and that living with trust frees you to live more boldly in service and love.

Cross-References: Matthew 7:7-11 (asking and receiving); Philippians 4:19 (God supplies); Psalm 23:5 (God prepares a table); James 1:17 (every good gift).