Book 1: Psalm 1-41 God’s presence beside us
Title: To the chief musician, a Psalm of David, the servant of the LORD, who spake unto the LORD the words of this song in the day
that the LORD delivered him from the hand of all his enemies, and from the hand of Saul.
I. God’s past deliverance David.
A. David glorifies God for his deliverance. (18:1-3)
B. David lists the distress. (18:4-6)
C. David describes the majestic deliverance of God. (18:7-19)
D. David was blessed for his righteousness. (18:20-24)
E. David declares the goodness of God. (18:25-27)
II. God’s present and future power for David.
A. God enlightens David through His word. (18:28-30)
B. God empowers David with skill and stability. (18:31-36)
C. God enables David to defeat his enemies. (18:37-42)
D. God establishes David’s throne. (18:43-49)
E. God exalts His anointed king. (18:50)
This psalm is a tribute of David’s gratitude and dependance on God during a prolonged time of great trial. He had many opportunities to boast in his own accomplishments, but instead, he humbly gives God all of the praise. When so many others question God’s plan for their life during times of hardship, David declares in verse 30, “as for God, his way is perfect:” If you are facing difficult and trying times, call to God and trust Him with your life.