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April 29, 2011

"Praise for God's Deliverance"

I find this heading in my Bible over 2 Samuel 22. The words are very important for each of us to consider. It gives us insight to King David's heart toward God's protection and powerful presence on his behalf. This is written while the king, Saul, was seeking David's life.

Lew Peterson
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The Greatness of Our Deliverer
Marion-2006

According to the first verse of 2 Samuel 22, it was not only Saul who was seeking to kill him. There were other enemies as well. The scripture says, "David spoke the words of this song, on the day the Lord had delivered him from the hand of all his enemies, and from the hand of Saul".

As we read these verses, our understanding of King David is amplified. He was without question a man of great faith, as well as man of courage. His faith had very little to do with who he, David was. It was founded on Who his God, Jehovah was.

In the first few verses we see David referring to God as his Rock, Fortress, Deliverer, Strength, Shield, Salvation, Stronghold, Refuge and Savior, Who is worthy to be praised. Wow, what an awesome view of the greatness of God! How important it is for each one of us to see our God through the eyes of David.

Beginning at verse 29, David makes declarations that begin with "You are", and over the next verses honors God for who He is as well as what He has done. Often in the business of life we find ourselves forgetting who He is and seeing only what He does.

  • My cry entered His ears!
  • The Lord thundered from heaven in my defense.
  • The Lord was my support.
  • He delivered me because He delighted in me.
  • The Lord will enlighten my darkness.
  • He makes my way perfect.
  • He teaches my hands to make war.
  • The Lord lives!!

We will not try to follow all the statements of this passage telling of Who He is. I encourage you to take time to read and meditate on all of them. No matter what our need is, He is the answer. He has encouraged us to call upon Him in the time of trouble and He will deliver us (Psa.50:15).

Notice David's conclusion, "therefore I will give thanks to You, O Lord among the Gentiles, and sing praises to Your name. He is the tower of salvation to His king, He shows mercy to His anointed, to David. Please notice, "and his descendants forevermore". Wow, this means you and me and our families. No matter what the powers of darkness plot against us, He is the tower of salvation. He shows mercy to His anointed forevermore.

Join me in praising the Lord for His deliverance. He is worthy!