Overview
In sharp contrast to the fate of the fool who denies God'.s existence (14), many blessings accrue to the one who serves God with a whole heart: joy-fulness (13), fellowship with God (15), satisfaction (16), preservation (17), and confidence in facing the future (18). |
Your Daily Walk
Living in the glow of yesterday's victories can be (a) helpful, (h) harmful, (c) both helpful and harmful. (Pick one.)
You probably selected (c)—"both helpful and harmful." As David sits down to write Psalm 18, he has many memories of God's past deliverances in his life. God has been his "strength ... rock ... fortress ... deliverer .., buckler [shield! ... high tower" fv. 2). David knows from firsthand experience that God is the One who hears, who avenges, who lifts up, who rescues, who rewards, who girds with strength those who put their trust in Him. And that knowledge gives David confidence to trust God in future days as well: "I will love thee.... I will call upon the LORD. ... Therefore will I give thanks unto thee, O LORD" (w. 1, 3, 49).
But there is a danger for those who bask in yesterday's victories: COMPLACENCY. Just because God has promised to fight for you does not mean you can sit idly by and do nothing! Look at David's action steps of obedience: "I have kept the ways of the LORD. ... 1 did not put away his statutes from me.... t kept myself from mine iniquity" (w. 21-23).
This evening, pull out .something that reminds you of God's faithfulness thus far this year (a photo album, appointment calendar, or diary), and spend a few minutes reliving past victories. Now talk to God about what you intend to do during the rest of the year as you walk in confident obedience to Him.
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