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2 SAMUEL 22

This psalm of victory is almost identical to Psalm 18. Note that David did not list Saul as one of his enemies (v. 1). What grace!

David did not take credit for any of his victories; he gave the glory to God. Nor was he ashamed to admit that he had cried out to God for deliverance and strength. His words should encourage us when we experience times of trial and testing.

Verses 21–24 are not a declaration of sinless perfection, for David was a sinner like any other man. They describe David’s integrity of heart (Ps. 78:70–72). David obeyed the Word of God and trusted God to keep His promise and put him on the throne of Israel.

As he looked back on those years of danger and difficulty, David did not see the hardness of life; he saw the gentleness of God (v. 36). David affirmed that the yoke was easy and the burden was light (Matt. 11:28–30). Your life today may seem hard, but keep trusting and obeying. One of these days, God will give you your own victory song, and you will experience greatness from the gentle hand of God.

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