Tag: Psalm 21

God’s people have their say in this reciprocated repertoire psalm (8-12). Their voices are clearly a prophecy of the second coming of the Messiah. Therefore, the first half of the psalm is about Jesus’ ascension after his death and resurrection. The first enemy Jesus defeated was sin while on the cross. The second enemy to […]

Trust is the firm reliance on a person’s integrity, ability, or character. It is also something committed into the care of another. (American Heritage Dictionary) Trust is linked with hope. Apostle Paul said to the fearful Roman congregation, “May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, […]

King David had been given much. He went into battle leading Israel as was his direction from the Lord his God. He obeyed and the Lord granted him the desire of his heart and had not withheld the request of his lips. What did David desire? Verse 4 reveals that he desired what all soldiers […]

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 […]