2 Samuel 22 -- David Looks Back And Praises God For His Faithfulness

"The emphasis in this psalm is on what the Lord in His grace and mercy did for David," my commentary began.

The Lord delivered David -- "David was constantly fighting the strong current of Saul's opposition ... What do you do when you're drowning in a flood of opposition ?  You call on the Lord and trust Him for the help you need."

The Lord rewarded David -- "In the school of life, God promotes those who in times of difficulty learn the lessons of faith and patience, and David had learned his lessons well."

The Lord enabled David -- "by enlightening him, empowering him, and enlarging him."

The Lord established David -- "by enthroning him, exalting him, and electing him."

"David saw God in the affairs of life, both the happy occasions and the storms that came.  He saw God's purpose in his life and in the nation of Israel and rejoiced to be part of it.  But most exciting of all, in spite of the troubles David had experienced, he still saw the gentle hand of God molding his life and accomplishing His purposes.  The enlarged troubles enlarged David and prepared him to take enlarged steps in the enlarged plans God had prepared for him.  That can be our experience as well."

Father, You've stood by me in the storms of the last several years.  You haven't left me.  You've enlarged my faith as a result.  Keep doing so, Father, as I watch to see what You would have me do next.

 

Your Brother In Christ,
Gary Ford