Psalm 18:2-34, Psalm 18:1-6. For You, O LORD, light my lamp; my God lights up my darkness. You, LORD, keep my lamp burning; my God turns my darkness into light. * What was it that gave David strength to be the servant King* Much more attention, it is St. Then, I have to deliberately concentrate on the words as I sing them to the Lord. God the Father rescued Jesus Christ from the cross because of His perfect obedience. And it is this buoyancy, this elasticity, this springiness that the Lord is waiting to impart to the souls of His children, so that they may move along the ways of life with the light steps of the fawn. During those years, God was shaping His man through adversity, putting David in situation after situation where he despaired of life itself and had to learn to trust in God alone. Someone says, Trusting God is simplistic, impractical advice for dealing with serious problems. Your response? The LORD, my God, lights up my darkness. David tells of the faithfulness of God. Behind this veil the hand of God is hidden to sustain and to support those who abandon themselves entirely to Him. And I In fact, this is the theme of verses 27-45 (note the frequency of God, You and Your), that even though David used the weapons of warfare, even though he was well-trained for battle, even though he fought the enemy, in all of this it was God who was at work. You'll get. When he received the menacing letter, his faith was greater, having been heartened by Isaiah's assurances. (Acts 4:12). Little attempt will be made to estimate the value of his opinions from the point of view of modern thought; little will be said about his relation to earlier and contemporary thought, a subject on which he is habitually silent, and nothing about the after fate of his speculations. Assembly Of God, No matter how deep of a hole you find yourself in, if you have a relationship with God He will hear, He will find, and He will rescue you, though the victory may not be what you expect, it is accomplishing God's will, Psalm 18 is the longest Psalm we have dealt with so far at fifty verses. It sounds as if David is boasting in himself and saying that God owed him deliverance because he was such a good guy. David composed at least half of the psalms, which, we need to remember, were to be sung, not just read. The heart in which the Holy Spirit dwells will always be characterized by gentleness, lowliness, "He maketh my feet like hinds' feet." General Ministry. [Enables you to bounce back after a struggle or loss; enables you to adapt to change, which is one of the few constants in life. I do not say that there must be no action, but that we must act in dependence upon the divine movement. [2432] He asked, namely, as if not knowing that which in any wise He knew. The proposals of that Covenant include its promises and its duties. We all think about it and every now and then I think about my own death and I think about my own funeral. The Lord is nigh unto them that call upon Him; He also will hear their cry, and will help them.--Psalm cxlv. The sixth case, that we shall speak a little to, is a deadness, occasioned by the Lord's hiding of himself, who is their life, and "the fountain of life," Ps. As the Westminster Shorter Catechism puts it, The chief end of man is to glorify God and enjoy Him forever, or, as John Piper rephrases it, to glorify God by enjoying Him forever. One of the main ways we glorify God is through praise. Which of us has not had to fight a battle with the devil? xviii. To the ancient writers the word glory meant praise, splendor . We are so prone to trust in ourselves, but we cannot praise God while we trust ourselves. Welcome: Take a Survey. This wasnt just theoretical theology for David. HISTORICAL BOOKS. If we want to be able to flee to God as our all-sufficient refuge, we must know Him. Psalm 18 focuses on the great protection we have from the Lord. In the East the poorest people burnt a lamp all through the night time, for they dreaded a dark house as a terrible calamity. If you have any questions, please review our Privacy Policy or email us at privacy@biblegateway.com. John Calvin called the Psalms, An Anatomy of all the Parts of the Soul; and added, for there is not an emotion of which any one can be conscious that is not here represented as in a mirror (Calvins Commentaries [Baker], Preface to Psalms, p. xxxvii). Should we seek to develop self-confidence in our children, or is this opposed to humility? Lets be honest: our lack of emotion toward God just reflects the shallowness of our gratitude and love for Him. THE HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL He disciplines us for our good, that we may share His holiness (Heb. How patient His forbearance! lxiii. How can we make it* All Videos Imagenes Comentarios Devocionales Other Translations Sermones Related Scriptures Podcasts Blogs. King David helps us to see. xxx. 5:7); my God, my rock (1 Sam. 35). viii. II. Psalm 18:25-27 | Zach Wilbur | Today Matters - March 10, 2022. Good morning. David lifts his voice in praise to the Lord, 8/24/03 - Psalm 103:14. read more, Denomination: Join Profs. my deliverer Evangelical/Non-Denominational. Start FREE. [2432] He asked, namely, as if not knowing that which in any wise He knew. Psalm 18:28 Context Crossref Comm Hebrew Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version You, LORD, keep my lamp burning; my God turns my darkness into light. As the Man of Sorrows, our Lord showed that pain is not to be measured by the reasons for it which we can trace in nature; it has more and larger purposes, which we can only guess at, but as associated with resignation, love, sanctity, pain is most assuredly the harbinger of peace and joy. Thou hast also given me the necks of mine enemies, that I might destroy them that hate me. INTRODUCTION David begins with a burst of feeling: I love You, O Lord, my strength. He ends with another crescendo of praise: The Lord lives, and blessed be my rock; and exalted be the God of my salvation (18:46). Introduction The supreme importance which he attaches to moral distinctions amongst men. 16. This could be a poetic description to tell in general of Gods awesome power in rescuing His people. And I went out after him, and smote him, and delivered it out of his mouth: and when he Alexander MaclarenExpositions of Holy Scripture, David's Hymn of victory'For Thou hast girded me with strength to battle: them that, rose up against me hast Thou subdued under me. Any duration. He acknowledges that the Lord alone, I AM WHAT I AM BY THE GRACE OF GOD - PSALM 18 Amid that time I purchased several candles and strategically place them throughout the house. The fervent effectual prayer of a righteous man availeth much.'--James. Ed, Issue 46, Winter 2023. Ye did not choose me, but I chose you, and appointed you, that ye should go and bear fruit, and that your fruit should abide: that whatsoever ye shall ask the Father in my name, He may give it you.' He replied, Had I gone earlier, he would have clutched me so fast that both of us would have gone under. David tells of his love for the Lord. Im just not an emotional person. Right! Title: Great Praise from a Place of Great Victory I want to offer to God the heartfelt praise that He is due for being such a great and wonderful Savior! If you ever watched the old TV series, The Fugitive, you have some idea how David felt during those years. 2 Samuel 22:29 For thou art my lamp, O LORD: and the LORD will lighten my darkness. There is, first of all, the shadow of sin. my strength 2. Meditating on Psalm 18:28. By submitting your email address, you understand that you will receive email communications from Bible Gateway, a division of The Zondervan Corporation, 3900 Sparks Drive SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546 USA, including commercial communications and messages from partners of Bible Gateway. Singing praises to God is a vital part of prayer. get answers to your Bible questions from 50+ resources ($2,400+ value! Psalm 18:1-50, Denomination: And David said unto Saul, Thy servant kept his father's sheep, and there came a lion and a bear, and took a lamb out of the flock; 35. In other words, Davids praises celebrate actual deliverances which he and the men with him could authenticate (Joyce Baldwin, 1 & 2 Samuel Tyndale O.T. Baptist. We need to understand that David isnt comparing himself with God, in whose sight no one is righteous, but with his enemies, who do not follow God. VERSION, NIV Copyright 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica. 15 Outstanding Quotes To Recharge Your Preaching. ESV Text Edition: 2016. 3. David says that God will light his home lamp for him, and will thus make his home happy for him. And He did on this account feign that He knew not, that He might signify somewhat else by that His seeming ignorance: and since this, HISTORICAL BOOKS. It is pain which dogs our steps from the cradle to the grave. read more. read more, This Psalm was written by David when he was at the heighth of prosperity and power, about the middle of his reign as King of Israel. 00:00:00 / 00:29:15. Such distinctions are often made light of in comparison with wisdom, might, and riches (Jeremiah 9:23); and those who possess the latter despise and trample upon the ignorant, the weak, and the poor (ver. 3 When God, our leader, shines in arms, What mortal heart can bear The thunder of his loud alarms? Take thought for things honorable in the sight of all men. DAVIDS SONG OF DELIVERANCE Im convinced that one of the main reasons God called David a man after Gods own heart was that David was a man of praise. David, as the "man after God's own heart," teaches us here about faith, relationship with God, and how God is faithful to deliverer. (p. Christian/Church Of Christ, David The soul in the state of abandonment can abstain from justifying itself by word or deed. Where is there a sadder and more solemn story of the fate of a soul which makes shipwreck "of faith and of a good conscience," than that awful page which tells how, godless, wretched, mad with despair and measureless pride, he flung himself on his bloody sword, and died a suicide's death, It is here proposed to show, that every incumbent duty ought, in suitable circumstances, to be engaged to in the exercise of Covenanting. While others are overcome by fear, frustration, doubt and every thing that Satan can throw against them, you can lift up your head and rejoice because you I think of Wordsworth's lines, in which he describes a natural lady, made by Nature herself: "She shall be sportive as the fawn That wild with glee across the lawn Or up the mountain springs." I find it helps to prepare my heart before the worship service. "What is God doing now?" WHAT IT IS TO BE SAVED. For you will light my candle: the LORD my God will enlighten my darkness. Every now and then I guess we all think realistically about that day when we will be victimized with what is life's final common denominator--that something we call death. 4. 2 We fly to our eternal rock, And find a sure defence; His holy name our lips invoke, And draw salvation thence. Welcome: Take a Survey. The brief glimpses Scripture gives us into heaven indicate that a major part of eternity will be filled with praising God. And Saul said to David, Thou art not able to go against this Philistine to fight with him: for thou art but a youth, and he a man of war from his youth. --John xv. 33. read more, Scripture: And his sister stood afar off, to wit what would be done to him. 1 Kings 11:36 And unto his son will I give one tribe, that David my servant may have a light alway before me in Jerusalem, the city which I have chosen me to put my name there. Psalm 18 --ISAIAH xxxvii. Luther stood against the powerful wickedness of the pope, in part, by singing hymns like A Mighty Fortress is Our God. Charles Wesley used hymns like his, And Can It Be? to teach theology to illiterate working people in 18th century England. Free Sermons and Sermon Outlines for Preaching : Psalm 18 - Great Praise From A Place Of Great Victory, Psalm 18 - The Lord Is My Rock And My Fortress. 1. However, if we are honest there might be short spans of time or maybe even longer spans, lets call But David was very clear that it was God who rescued him, not his own strength or cleverness (18:16-19). The good news is that the psalms are intensely life-related. Amid that time I purchased several candles and strategically place them throughout the house. In the Present Crusade against the Bible and the Faith of Christian Men Twenty-Third Lesson Bear Fruit, that the Father May Give what Ye Ask;'. From the time that a soul becomes firmly established, Actual grace may be divided according to: (1) the difference existing between the faculties of the human soul, and (2) in reference to the freedom of the will. Behind this veil the hand of God is hidden to sustain and to support those who abandon themselves entirely to Him. the one in whom I take refuge WHAT IT IS TO BE SAVED BY GRACE. 49 Therefore I will praise you, Lord, among the nations; I will sing the praises of your name. Psalm 18:28 English Standard Version 28 For it is you who light my lamp; the Lord my God lightens my darkness. Recommended Reading: Psalm 103:11-14 - For as the heavens are high above the earth, So great is His mercy . Audio. The Lord my God will enlighten my darkness, Pronoun - second person masculine singular, LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel, Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - second person masculine singular, Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular, Noun - masculine plural construct | first person common singular, gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative, Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - third person masculine singular, The dark, darkness, misery, destruction, death, ignorance, sorrow, wickedness, David praises God for his manifold and marvelous blessings, Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers, OT Poetry: Psalm 18:28 For you will light my lamp Yahweh (Psalm Ps Psa. 5 He speaks, Isaac WattsThe Psalms of David, Where to Carry TroublesAnd Hezekiah received the letter from the hand of the messengers, and read it: and Hezekiah went up unto the house of the Lord, and spread it before the Lord.' Think of the distress you would have saved that brother if you had considered yourself a little less and him a little more., But the swimmer, Nee found out, knew his business better than Nee did. TEXT: Psalm 18:1-50 VERSION, NIV Copyright 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica. 18, 19. In the day when I cried, 'And there went a man of the house of Levi, and took to wife a daughter of Levi. Psalm 18 2. 2. But the truth is, that its action is more noble and more extensive than it ever was before it entered this degree, since it is moved by God Himself, and acted upon by His Spirit. by Heman, the Ezrahite, (See 1 Chron. by Heman, the Ezrahite, (See 1 Chron. WHO THEY AEE THAT ABE SAVED BY GRACE. 35). I thought it was unusual that they 4004 1689 Genesis 1529 Job Psalm lxxxviii. But this is not the psalmist's view here, nor does it interfere with the law of retribution in its own sphere" (Maclaren). 3, and "in whose favour is their life," Ps. We can but glance at some of the more prominent points of the psalm. While others are overcome by fear, frustration, doubt and every thing that Satan can throw against them, you can lift up your head and rejoice because you 2 Timothy 2:8-12, Psalm 18:28, Proverbs 4:18-19, Denomination: A. The law and covenant of God are co-extensive; and what is enjoined in the one is confirmed in the other. A case, which the frequent complaints of the saints manifest to be rife enough, concerning which we shall, 1. Today, as we discover God through the revelation of Who He is, we too will be moved to praise. If you dont often feel love for the Lord for what Hes done for you, something is wrong with your spiritual life, just as if you never feel love for your mate, something is wrong with your marriage. August 2. When they had light they were happy, and in some degree prosperous. For over a decade, the mercurial King Saul pursued David over the Judean wilderness, so that David said, There is hardly a step between me and death (1 Sam. Psalm 18:1-50, Mark 13:1-4, Denomination: I enjoy many of the modern praise choruses, but the hymns often have solid theology, and they link us to those who have gone before us. In his distress he called out to the Lord who delivered him, leading to his outburst of praise in song. How He led Jacob, Joseph, Israel, David, Elijah, and all His ancient servants, until they could truly say, "Thy gentleness hath made me great." A thunderstorm hit at just the right moment and I defeated my enemy! No, David knew Gods way of delivering His people. 3, and "in whose favour is their life," Ps. 1, 2. Are feelings toward God important. 6) 1491 Exodus 1491 Leviticus 1451 Numbers Psalm xc. Shew some of the consequences of the Lord's hiding his face, whereby the soul's case will appear. Veterans for the Lord Its a lesson we must learn in coming to God: We cannot save ourselves. Psalm 18:28, CSB: Lord, you light my lamp; my God illuminates my darkness. 31-39. The signal change which he makes in their relative positions; saving and exalting the oppressed and afflicted, and humbling the proud oppressor; his purpose therein being to vindicate, honour, and promote righteousness, and to restrain, correct, and put an end to iniquity (1 Samuel 2:8, 10). Psalm 18:28-36. THE LORD IS MY ROCK AND MY FORTRESS BEHOLD THE LOVE OF GOD The only way out of the painful ambiguity of life in this world is to hear a message from the higher world, the Heavenly Voice, that brings hope to our aching and troubled hearts: "Faith comes by hearing the word of Messiah" ( Rom. From 1977-1992 he was the pastor of Lake Gregory Community Church in Crestline, California. And I went out after him, and smote him, and delivered it out of his mouth: and when he, 'For Thou hast girded me with strength to battle: them that, rose up against me hast Thou subdued under me. The lightning of his spear? Take thought for things honorable in the sight of all men. Whilst his infinite greatness dwarfs earthly power and honour into insignificance, his perfect righteousness exalts moral worth beyond measure. But theyve never been humbled to see that unless God is merciful to them, they are under His just condemnation. And David said unto Saul, Thy servant kept his father's sheep, and there came a lion and a bear, and took a lamb out of the flock; 35. For it is you who light my lamp; the LORD my God lightens my darkness. Most Popular. But he was 30 before he actually became king over the southern part of Israel and 37 before the whole kingdom was united under his rule. This, A Short Method Of Prayer And Spiritual Torrents, 27. Shew some of the consequences of the Lord's hiding his face, whereby the soul's case will appear. . Free Sermons and Sermon Outlines for Preaching : Psalm 18 - Great Praise From A Place Of Great Victory, Psalm 18 - The Lord Is My Rock And My Fortress. Any date. Another writer said, "The We know pain, not in itself, but by its presence, by its effects. The thought that death must come at last casts over thousands of lives a deep gloom. Some of you are in the midst of difficult trials right now. Verse 28. I. He explains and refutes the dogmas of Abaelard respecting the Trinity. So he then himself appealed to Jehovah, spreading, 'And David said to Saul, Let no man's heart fail because of him; thy servant will go and fight with this Philistine. The divine action justifies it. Do you sing? Do something! But the good swimmer stood, calm and collected, without making a move. V. WHAT SHOULD BE THE REASON THAT GOD SHOULD CHOOSE TO SAVE SINNERS BY GRACE RATHER THAN BY ANY OTHER MEANS. 18:1-46 Gen. 28:10-17(18-22) Epistle: Rom 5:1-11 . Thou also hast delivered me from the strivings of my people, Thou hast Alexander MaclarenExpositions of Holy Scripture, Prayer Out of the Deep. The duties of that Covenant are God's law; and the demands of the law are all made John CunninghamThe Ordinance of Covenanting, The Theology of St. Hilary of Poitiers. We have in France an old teacher turned into a new theologian, who in his early days amused himself with dialectics, and now gives utterance to wild imaginations upon the Holy Scriptures. 9, and "whose loving-kindness is better than life," Ps. The endemic human cancer that God is patiently, lovingly, cutting out of His people is pride. 5. I had candles with no fire. Nazarene, A SUPERGOD MAKES HIS ANOINTED VICTORIOUS LIKE A SUPERMAN, BIG IDEA: Such are those where, concerning the woman which had an issue of blood, He said, "Who touched Me?" This is the Psalm of the warrior, and David gives God the credit for every victory. A SUPERGOD MAKES HIS ANOINTED VICTORIOUS LIKE A SUPERMAN Invite Jesus into your life and He will give you what you need. And so people who proudly think that theyre not too bad, who have no concept of the absolute holiness of God, ask Jesus to come into their lives and give them the little something extra they need. 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 Sermon Index. This is the Psalm of the warrior, and David gives God the credit for every victory. Thank God for all our veterans, both of the U. S. A. and of Gods Kingdom. There is both good news and bad news in this observation. 1, 2. HOW IT APPEARS THAT THEY ARE SAVED BY GRACE. http://jubilee-church.org/sermons/2004/02/series-on-david.htm David expressed his gratitude to God by writing and singing this and many other psalms. 760+ | 70 min. Pride thinks that God owes us something because of who we are or what weve done. If we arent feeding on the Word when things are relatively calm, we wont know how to trust God when calamity strikes. But when I attempted to light them, I discovered that I had no matches nor lighters of any sorts. Pentecostal, 1. And Saul said to David, Thou art not able to go against this Philistine to fight with him: for thou art but a youth, and he a man of war from his youth. read more, Scripture: David Jeremiah (February-28-2023) Daily Devotional: Slow to Chide - Turning Point. You exalted me above my foes; from a violent man you rescued me. It's almost like you're walking in darkness . It is not limited to man's bodily constitution; the mind is capable of sharper pain than any that can be caused by a diseased or wounded body. The Lord my God shall make my darkness to be light. ADVERTISEMENT BY THE EDITOR. INTRODUCTION On the Cross its triumph was unique; it availed to take away the sin of the world. a. 33. Copyright 2003-2023 | Outreach, Inc., All rights reserved. Salvation Army. 41. Also, David is saying what other Scriptures affirm, that we can have a legitimate assurance when we know that we have acted in obedience to Gods Word. Karoline Lewis, Joy J. Moore, and Matt Skinner for a conversation on the Revised Common Lectionary texts for Second Sunday in Lent (Year A), March 5, 2023. v. 16. 31-39. my shield Subscribe to our weekly sermon email: Email Subscribe. He was always singing, even when he was in a cave, hiding to save his life (Ps. 14). Does everyone suffer from pride? David could affirm that not only God, but also Gods way is perfect (18:30). For thou wilt light my candle: the LORD my God will enlighten my darkness. 44. Nee motioned to another man, who was an expert swimmer, to go to the mans aid. He Explains and Refutes the Dogmas of Abaelard Respecting the Trinity. David was in his late teens when he was anointed as king. When Hezekiah heard the threatenings of Sennacherib's servants, he rent his clothes and went into the house of the Lord, and sent to Isaiah entreating his prayers. Psalm 18:1-46, Denomination: Gods Word gives us examples of others who trusted God in incredibly difficult trials so that we can imitate their faith. These three elements are present in many of the psalms. The Lord is nigh unto them that call upon Him; He also will hear their cry, and will help them.--Psalm cxlv. Video. . Psalms 18:1-3 (KJV) 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: And he * Heading A Psalm of He was always singing, even when he was in a cave, hiding to save his life ( Ps. 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David tells of the faithfulness of God. This probably means that David wrote it later in life, as he reflected back on Gods faithfulness in his many troubles. Watchman Nee tells of a time when a group of Chinese Christian men were swimming in a river when one of the men got a cramp in his leg and began to drown. When God humbles us so that we no longer trust in ourselves, then we call out to Him for salvation and He gets all the praise because we know that it was all due to His grace, not at all due to our merit. This order of the divine will is the solid and firm rock on which the submissive soul reposes, sheltered from change and tempest. Veterans for the Lord "Every now and then I guess we all think realistically about that day when we will be victimized with what is life's final common denominator--that something we call death. 46:1). David, as the "man after God's own heart," teaches us here about faith, relationship with God, and how God is faithful to deliverer. Most often He uses natural means. He didnt get drunk or do drugs. A. 16. All I have to do is come by during the fourth quarter of close game when your team comes from behind in the closing seconds to win, and Ill prove you wrong! Today as we conclude our sermon series on Light in the Darkness, the challenge for each one of us is to keep the light the Gods says that we can walk in shinning bright in our lives. Get the BEST VALUE in digital Bible study as you prepare for Easter. 5 He speaks, And Hezekiah received the letter from the hand of the messengers, and read it: and Hezekiah went up unto the house of the Lord, and spread it before the Lord.' THE LORD IS MY ROCK AND MY FORTRESS The repeated word, cry, shows the urgency and fervency of Davids prayers. Do you want a happier life? HUMOR He graduated from Dallas Theological Seminary (Th.M., 1976 in Bible exposition) and Califo More, The Net Pastors Journal, Eng. 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