Psalms 21

Psalms 21:1-13

Rejoicing in the Strength of Jehovah Psalms 21:1-13 This is a companion to the psalm preceding. The blessings there asked for are here gladly acknowledged to have been granted; and bright anticipations are entertained for the future. How much of this psalm is true only of the ideal King-our Lord! Let us read it with special reference to Him as He rides forth on His white horse, Revelation 19:11-16. That which the heart desires, the lips at times find difficulty in expressing. God’ s help always prevents us, that is, “ goes before” us, anticipates our needs. The only life that can satisfy is the eternal, but that is ours already if we only knew it. Our beloved dead are more blessed forever, because they see Him “ face to face;” but we also may share their joy. Trust in Christ is the secret of immovability. God has exalted Christ to be a Prince and a Savior, and we shall never be at peace until we have done the same, Acts 5:31.

Strength and salvationThis is evidently a companion Psalm to the former. The blessings there asked are here gladly acknowledged to have been granted and bright anticipations are entertained for the future. How much of it is true of our King as He rides forth on his white horse (Revelation 19:11-16).

Psalms 21:2 His heart’s desire. The heart’s desire finds its expression by the lips. There is no contrast implied between unspoken desire and oral prayer, both ascend together.

Psalms 21:3 Thou preventest him (goest before him). God’s help anticipates our needs. It precedes us.

Psalms 21:4 He asked life of Thee.Our true life can be measured only by eternal ages.

Psalms 21:5 Honour and majesty. Similar terms are used of our Lord in Hebrews 2:9 –“crowned with glory and honour.”

Psalms 21:6 Most blessed for ever. Blessedly true of our beloved dead (Revelation 20:6).

Psalms 21:7 Trusteth-shall not be moved. Trust is the secret of permanence.

Psalms 21:8-12 All thine enemies. Our foes and the foes of Jesus must perish. Not one of them shall escape. In the garden of Olivet, Christ’s gentle I am He, overthrew the soldiers (John 18:6). How will it be when the wrath of the Lamb flames forth? Who shall be able to stand? (Revelation 6:16).

Psalms 21:13 Be Thou exalted, O Lord!. Every loyal heart must join in that devout wish. But we may ask whether we have exalted Him to the place of power in the inner kingdom. God has exalted Him to be Prince and Saviour. We shall not have peace until we have done the same (Acts 5:31).