This man is not afraid to be called a man of God. This king is not ashamed to trust God, and have faith in God, through thick and thin. He is King David.
Psalm 9 – O Lord – I will praise YOU with all my heart. I will not be halfhearted when I praise you. I will not be halfhearted, neither stingy nor stingy, neither stingy nor petty, in my devotion, worship and service, it will come from my heart, it will be sincere. All my heart will be in what I sing, say and do.
And Lord, I’m going to tell everyone about YOU, and all the wonderful and wonderful things that You are doing. I’m going to let all the people know, and there are several ways that we can do that.
David is going to praise GOD – and he is going to testify to that and tell the world that his God is the God of Miracles and Wonders. David is so full of the joy of the Lord, and the joy of the Lord is his strength. There are four powerful activities in these opening words: I will praise, I will tell, I will rejoice and rejoice, I will sing.
Verse 3 is one word. David was chosen by God and anointed by God. David knew his God, and he could be trusted when things got tough and difficult. He is filled with holy joy, and at this moment songs of praise well up from his heart. The well from the deepest is overflowing and he is breaking out in praise.
Verse 4 – God had upheld his just cause – God has upheld his case.
Lord, You saw my work and from Your Throne, You have declared that it was good. No wonder David is singing in his heart, and from his heart, to God.
Verses 3-5 give us their reasons for praising God: It is a victory song.
Verse 6 – The enemy had caused destruction, but God had overcome the enemy – and his Lord had given him rest and peace – verse 4.
The enemy, sin, the devil, has caused much destruction. He has tried to destroy all that is good and all that is of God, and continues to try to do so.
But Jesus came and to rescue the people, He shed His Blood and died, and rose from the dead defeating the power of evil. And the resurrected living Jesus gives us power and authority to use His Power.
When Jesus is present, the enemy had to fall and disappear and perish. When man is delivered from the influence of the enemy, he can experience that rest and peace that only our God can give. The enemy comes to disrupt and oppress and depress – and kill and steal and destroy – and when this is removed people can experience the Peace of God.
Verse 7 – The Lord reigns forever – His Throne remains – an image of security – He is established and will remain unshakeable. The same Lord who was in control of situations in David’s day is still in control of situations today.
David has a vision of the future triumph of God.
Jesus Christ is the same yesterday today and forever. Hebrews 13 verse 8. He can heal those who come to Him, help those who are in trouble, and deliver people from the oppressive influence of the enemy.
Yes, the Lord Jesus Christ is on His throne, but this verse also teaches us that He is the Lord of judgment, and He will judge the world with justice and equity.
What a comfort for those who belong to Jesus Christ – and what a terrifying thought for people who have not made their peace with God through Jesus.
David’s testimony here is quite complete. He knew what he needed to say.
Verse 9: The Lord is a refuge for the oppressed, a high place or a high fortress, a safe haven for people in time of trouble. Here is a wonderfully comforting picture of the mercy, love, protection, and concern that our merciful God has for man. People in need can turn to God in times of real need and difficulty, and He will give them real help. He will minister in a deep and practical way.
Some say – Oh God, won’t you come to me – He always seems to help other people with their problems – but He won’t come to me in my situation.
Oh yes, HE will, if only people would ask HIM.
Verse 10 – we have this great promise. Now, we know the Name of him-JESUS CHRIST-of him and we can place our complete trust in Him. We live in a time when it is increasingly difficult to trust people. Many find that people let them down, and David knew all that.
God is faithful. We submit to Him and we submit to His ways. What we know and what we do with what we know is important. He never abandons those who seek him.
When Jesus saw the cripple and the sword – or the leper – or the blind man – or
tax collectors – Jesus did not turn away or flee or hide. He came to bless, and people find a blessing and enjoy that blessing.
The more we know God, the more we trust Him. What to pour! What a promise!
What a positively encouraging word for all of us to accept and enjoy.
No wonder David bursts out in verse 11: Sing praises to the Lord. Share what God has done. We are spiritual messengers. Talk about what Jesus has done for you – sing about it – “Proclaim, my soul, the greatness of the Lord.”
There are two priorities here: singing praises and talking about what God has done and is doing. Praise and proof are linked here. Praise and Proclaim.
These new songs that we have appreciated have emerged from days of renewal by the Holy Spirit, because the people who were and are touched by the grace, mercy and love of God through the Spirit of Jesus Christ, just want to praise him.
Verse 12 teaches us that God hears the cry of the afflicted or the humble.
Prayer is a refuge or a port for a castaway. Many lives crash against the rocks, but few want to enter this port and sail to this haven.
This verse is like a ladder that leads us to God.
David mentions his circumstances. He has been released, and deep anguish requires great release.
Verse 14 teaches us how to respond when God comes and helps us and ministers to us and delivers us from whatever has been bothering us.
David praises God publicly. Rejoice when God visits you to save you and comfort you and bless you and help you and deliver you. That is his word to the people.
Verse 17 talks about people who forget GOD.
Forgetting GOD is not a small sin, but a serious one. We see there the forgotten GOD, and in the next verse we see the God who does not forget. The Lord will not forget those in need.
Verse 19 – Arise, O Lord – many have prayed that throughout the centuries.
Just as David was confident, we too can be confident in Christ Jesus.
Verse 20 – wretched, frail, fallen, dying men and men – the nations need to know and remember that. Selah – pause – consider – think.
We continue to pray verse 19 – remembering how Jesus Christ has risen – and poured out the Holy Spirit – and has ministered to our various needs – saving people from their sins – healing people from their diseases – setting people free from oppression and depression – and filling them with His Love and Power.
No wonder so many want to thank him, praise him, and adore him.
The psalmist has been through a difficult time, and he is declaring what God has done, so that it can help others.
“David – What has God done for you?” “God has taught me and educated me and trained me and molded me to worship him.” God has made David a worshipper.
Worship is not something that is learned, worship is something that comes out of an experience of God and with God, that sense of wonder and awe.
His whole heart was set on praising God.
Whatever you are feeling or going through, take heart from God’s Word.
I will praise, I will tell, I will rejoice and rejoice, I will sing.
and with thanksgiving.
“Proclaim, my soul, the glories of his word.”