Psalm 21

Psalm 21

Verses 1-2-David is praising God for granting him the desires of his heart. David recognizes that although he is king, there is One still over him.

Selah-What are your desires? If God were to grant you the desires of your heart, what would they be? Have you made them known to Him? Would He approve?

Verses 3-7-David lists why he rejoices in and praises God. God has blessed him with his position in life and has allowed him to enter into the presence of God.

Verses 8-12-David recognizes that all the enemies of God are also his enemies. Do we treat life like this? How often do you consider your sin as God’s enemy? How about the activities your people around you engage in, are they working for or against God?

Verse 13-David ends as he began. This time he invites all those who heard his praise to rejoice in God with him.

Some have connected this psalm with Psalm 20 because of the similarities between 20.4 and 21.1. Some see chapter twenty as a prayer for victory and chapter 21 as the answer to that prayer. It sounds plausible but not necessary.

Are you praising God for your current circumstances in such a way that those around you desire to join in with your praise?

Author: Pastor David

David R Williamson is the founder of Teach for God Ministries. He holds degrees from Grace Bible College, Grand Canyon University, Grace Theological Seminary, and Walden University. David has been actively involved in ministry since 1979. He has ministered in various ministries from Sunday School teacher, Youth Pastor, to English Pastor in Taiwanese churches, including teaching ten years at the Junior High school level. Currently, David is teaching at Hillcrest Christian School at the High School level. He is also pulpit supply and retreat speaker for churches and other religious organizations. He is happily married to Karen with three children: Joshua, Kazlyn, and Joseph View all posts by Pastor David