Trusting In God Like the King
What do you trust in? What do you run to when life gets tough? Is a person or thing that gives you a measure of security in trying circumstances? In Psalm 21, David places his trust in God for strength. David declares that the king of Israel trusts in the strength of the Lord and rejoices in His salvation (1). It is God who has exalted the king and blessed him greatly (5). David that the king trusts in God and finds His love unshakable (7). David is praising God for His power and strength demonstrated in his life (13). He has seen God be faithful to His promises and has the utmost confidence in God. David was the recipient of a covenant with God (1 Sam 7), where God promises that his kingdom will endure before Him forever. This is ultimately fulfilled in Jesus Christ, the son of David.
Brethren, you can have confidence in the love of God (Rom 8:35-39). Knowing God intimately through His Scriptures gives every believer confidence throughout all circumstances. If the king of Israel can trust in God for protection and provision, so can you. Be of good cheer as you think about the love of God in His salvation (1). You can praise God in times of trouble for His power and strength to endure all trials that He has given you (13). Most of all you can be joyful like King David, knowing that you have the presence of God in your life (6). God says in Hebrews 13:5 “...I will never desert you, nor will I ever forsake you.”