2 Samuel 22
-David speaks a song to the LORD in the day that He
delivered him from the hand of all his enemies and from the hand of Saul. This
lengthy psalm revolves around quite a few important theological themes. God is portrayed
as David’s rock, his fortress, a place of refuge (2 Samuel 22:2-3, 31- 33, 47).
The anointed of God was never exposed for the enemy to have a clear shot at
him. God’s protection is thus the concept. Deliverance, or in other words
salvation or rescue, is also a primary theme that is developed in the song (2
Samuel 22:4, 17, 20, 28, 36, 47, 49, 51). Our LORD is the God who saves. David
knew that it was only by the LORD’s grace that he survived and was blessed.
This leads us to the theme of righteousness, which the psalm explores. There is
the balance between God’s clothing when it comes to His work in making one
righteous and the devotion of the recipient to faithfully do the work of
following God’s commands in receiving His righteousness (2 Samuel 22:21-27, 33).
We see the power of God displayed throughout this song. This becomes another
important aspect of the text. God’s sovereignty is magnified and exalted by the
writer. Praise then becomes a key factor in David’s acknowledgement of his
blessings. He is quick to give God thanks and calls Him “worthy (2 Samuel 22:4,
50).” Prayer is also punctuated in this stanza. In David’s distress, he called
upon the LORD, he cried to Him, and God heard from His Temple (Heavenly home
since there was no physical Temple as of yet) and helped with His miracles and
wonders (2 Samuel 22:5-14). Victory was another theme that exudes from this
psalm. The shattering of all those that rose up against God and His anointed
king are enumerated (2 Samuel 22:15, 18-19, 25, 37-46, 48-49). God was his
strength (2 Samuel 22:30, 34-36). Light is another theme that comes forth in this
exaltation. The LORD is David’s Illuminator and Lamp (2 Samuel 22:29). We can
also see the holiness of God in this chapter (2 Samuel 22:31). Finally, we see
the lovingkindness (checed) of God
expressed upon His anointed and the promise of an eternal Kingdom (2 Samuel
22:51).
-*Application* We too can have the heart of the psalmist to
praise and adore our LORD with speech or song. The most beautiful times in our
lives are when we are in tune with our Creator and giving Him the proper credit
and thanks for all that He has accomplished in and through us. Take some time
today to make our own psalm unto the LORD. What has He taken us through in
victory? Where has His rescue been as we look back? How does His salvation
secure our future? Let’s give Him praise and glory for all He is, just like
David did!
Verses to Memorize:
2 Samuel 22:7, 18-19, 26-27, 31, 51
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