The psalm’s theme is revealed in the first and last verses, with the center, verse 7 being the pivot that makes this psalm spin. As with the psalm before, this one also is a repertoire to be reciprocated between the king and God’s people, except it is after the king engaged in a successful enterprise for God’s people, especially after a victorious battle.
The king – starting with David, the author of the psalm – expresses utter joy in the strength of the Lord God at the beginning and the end of this psalm. He is more than happy. He is exhilarated delight at the strength of this God, Jesus the Messiah. The jubilant celebration is full of lively songs and praise. There is a party in the house of the King of the king. Laughter and love flow through the streets. God be exalted! Oh, happy day! He has won. The war is over!
I woke up early, as usual, this Monday morning – before work. before I began considering God’s words, and before I wrote BDBD – I repeated a recurring thought, “Are my blog, podcasts, and website having any positive impact on people’s lives? Does all the effort and hard work to get the good news out encouraging and advancing people toward the heart of God?”
At first, when I read the psalm, I condescendingly thought, “Good for David and Israel. David received his heart’s desire. What have I got for my endeavors?” After reading and after beginning to write the Lord turned my depressed thoughts to joy. The Spirit filled me. My God is alive in me. What have I got for my endeavors? The celebrating joy performing in my heart.
