"The king shall have joy in Your strength, O Lord; And in Your salvation how greatly shall he rejoice!” (v.1)
Today as we look at Psalm 21 we see a hymn of thanksgiving and praise to God. Throughout the Psalm David gives thanks to God for; 1) the strength He provides to defeat his enemies (vv.1,5), for answered prayer (v.2), for his many blessings through his life (vv.4,6), and for His presence and unfailing love (v.7). This is also called a Royal Psalm as David wrote it as king of Israel, and acknowledging that God had given him his throne and established his kingdom.
Psalm 20 “The Power of God’s Name”
“Some trust in chariots and some in horses, but we trust in the name of the LORD our God” (v.7)
Today as we look at Psalm 21 we see a hymn of thanksgiving and praise to God. Throughout the Psalm David gives thanks to God for; 1) the strength He provides to defeat his enemies (vv.1,5), for answered prayer (v.2), for his many blessings through his life (vv.4,6), and for His presence and unfailing love (v.7). This is also called a Royal Psalm as David wrote it as king of Israel, and acknowledging that God had given him his throne and established his kingdom.
What a great example for us to follow in our own prayer life, starting with praise and honor to whom it is due. Acknowledging God for what He has done and not coming to Him with our laundry list of needs first, but thanking Him for how He has established us and the sphere of influence he has given to us.
Now read this Psalm again and while doing so reflect back over your life and give thanks to God for His hand of protection, provision, and his presence along the way.
The Truth: “ In everything give thanks, for this is the will of Christ Jesus concerning you.” (1 Thessalonians 5:18)
Psalm 20 “The Power of God’s Name”
“Some trust in chariots and some in horses, but we trust in the name of the LORD our God” (v.7)
David, the king of Israel, was intimately acquainted with the power of God's name. So were the people of Israel. In this Royal Psalm, the people and the king had come together to call on God's name in prayer, asking God's blessing and protection as they were about to enter battle, and proclaim their trust in Him.
When we do the same before we enter the daily struggles of life, we acknowledge our dependence on Him, and declare our expectation of His deliverance. While others may call on their own strength or resources to save them, we have the greatest weapon of all, prayer to our never-failing God.
This Psalm also reminds us that the power of prayer is often multiplied when God's people approach Him together. Therefore, pray not only in your closet, but collectively with the people of God for the Kind of kings will hear us when we call.
The Truth: “Most assuredly, I say to you, he who believes in Me, the works that I do he will do also; and greater works than these he will do, because I go to My Father. And whatever you ask in My name, that I will do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son. If you ask anything in My name, I will do it.” (John 14:12-14)
