Psalm
21:6-7 For you make him
most blessed forever; you make him glad with the joy of your presence. For the king trusts in the Lord, and through
the steadfast love of the Most High he shall not be moved.
A psalm of
kingship
The psalmist wrote knowing that God had chosen and
called the king to lead Israel. Also, he knew that God had promised to bless the
king forever. All that was expected of the king was that he accept God’s promise
with joy and thanksgiving, and he did.
King David was king and head of Israel. He was the
representative head of all the people of Israel. This psalm is a reminder to God’s
people that they too had been chosen and set apart as His special possession.
They share in the promised blessings forever. Like David, they are to
acknowledge God’s strength in giving them victory over their enemies. When the
desires of their hearts are met, His people are to praise His grace and
goodness.
The blessings of God were not hidden. The glory of
the king was known by the enemies and by Israel. The Lord gave victory to the
king when he waged war on the enemies of God. King David finds gladness of
heart in the very presence of God in his life. In return for God’s giving him
victory, David trusted the Lord and would not be shaken by what faced him in
battle. God’s unfailing love gave David victory and elicited love from David to
God.
The relationship God seeks with his people is to be
reciprocal. As we trust God more, his unfailing presence is known and our love
for Him grows. The more we trust the more we love and the more God is glorified
through us.
