Psalms 20:1-9
1 The LORD hear thee in the day of trouble; the name of the God of Jacob defenda thee;
2 Send thee helpb from the sanctuary, and strengthen thee out of Zion;
3 Remember all thy offerings, and acceptc thy burnt sacrifice; Selah.
4 Grant thee according to thine own heart, and fulfil all thy counsel.
5 We will rejoice in thy salvation, and in the name of our God we will set up our banners: the LORD fulfil all thy petitions.
6 Now know I that the LORD saveth his anointed; he will hear him from his holyd heaven with the saving strength of his right hand.
7 Some trust in chariots, and some in horses: but we will remember the name of the LORD our God.
8 They are brought down and fallen: but we are risen, and stand upright.
9 Save, LORD: let the king hear us when we call.
Contents: A prayer for God's annointed people.
Characters: God, David.
Conclusion: The children of this world trust in second causes and rise or fall with them but those who have a believing and obedient trust in God have the sure way to preferment and establishment.
Key Word: Saving strength, Psalms 20:1; Psalms 20:6.
Strong Verses: Psalms 20:7.
Striking Facts: Psalms 20:3; Psalms 20:5. In all our conflicts, we are to have an eye to the sacrifice of Jesus, pausing ever at His cross before we march on to battle. Come what may, having trusted in His finished work, we may then rejoice in His saving arm.