Who - David writing a song of praise to God.
What - David is praising the LORD for for his kingship the LORD has brought about and blessed with success and safety. David acknowledges it is by the LORD’S power he is enjoying this blessed and grateful moment. David also makes an indirect request. By stating his belief that God will defeat David’s enemies in the future, he is asking the LORD to continue to bless David’s kingship. David has no hesitations to ask the LORD to take violent action against his enemies. David sees his enemies as the LORD’S enemies. Given the idolatrous religions of the nations around Israel it is easy to see why David believes so.
As New Testament believers we can see how this song is completely fulfilled in Jesus, especially the last half of this psalm in Revelation.
When - No specific time is mentioned, but it must have been in the glory days of his reign. Probably in a time of blessing and prosperity.
Where - Unstated
Why - David wants to praise the LORD for His blessing and prosperity on David’s kingship. David also wants to ask God to continue blessing David’s kingship.
How - David starts with praise. He lists the things the LORD has done for David. The LORD has given David his heart’s desires, a crown of fine gold, glory and splendor and the joy of the LORD’S presence. Despite all of these blessings David declares his trust is in the steadfast love of the LORD. Then David lists the defeat of the LORD’S enemies he expects the LORD to do in the future. David ends with a line of praise to the LORD.
So What
- While we may never be a king all of us are leaders of some group. When the LORD blesses our group we can follow David’s example, giving praise to the LORD for Him giving us success.
- Look at the list David gives of how the LORD has blessed him. As you think about these make your own list of the ways the LORD has blessed us through Jesus Christ.
- No matter our earthly circumstances we can wholeheartedly sing this song about King Jesus.
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