Psalm 21 - Rejoice in the Lord

Psalm 21 – Rejoice in the Lord

The 21^st Psalm is a declaration of the wonderful blessings that King David received from the Lord. David received joy, salvation, his heart’s desires, goodness, length of days, and the crown from God. David praised God for the honor God had granted to the king. These blessings came because David was “exceedingly glad with (God’s) presence” and because he put his trust in God. As a result, David rejoiced in the salvation of the Lord (v.1).

We should follow David’s example and praise God for the salvation He has made possible in Jesus Christ (John 3:16; 1 John 3:16; Luke 15:7,10,24,32). There is only one way to be saved (Acts 4:12; 1 Corinthians 3:11). Jesus is the only way to the Father (John 14:6). Jesus came into this world to seek and save the lost (Luke 19:10; 1 Timothy 1:15). God desires for all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth (1 Timothy 2:4). He does not want anyone to be lost but for all to come to repentance (2 Peter 3:9).

Who then shall be saved and be able to have joy in the salvation of the Lord: Those who hear the word of God (Romans 10:17); Those who believe Jesus is the Christ (John 8:24); Those who repent of their sins (Luke 13:3); Those who are baptized into Christ for the remission of their sins (Acts 2:38; 22:16; Mark 16:16; 1 Peter 3:21); and those who live faithfully in this life (2 Timothy 4:6-8; Revelation 2:10). Those who follow the teaching of God will be saved and this salvation brings joy into the hearts of the child of God (Acts 8:39; 16:34).

Sadly, there are many who will not obey the will of God and they will be lost (Matthew 7:13,14). The Psalmist used language that describes the end of those who are enemies of God: fiery oven, anger, swallowed up in wrath, fire shall devour, destroy, and arrows toward them (8-12).

Friends and neighbors don’t wait until it is too late. Turn to the Lord who can save you from sin. Your life will be blessed with all spiritual blessings in Christ (Ephesians 1:3). Then as a faithful child of God, you can rejoice in the Lord always (Philippians 4:4). If you would like help in coming to know God, please do not hesitate to contact us. We would love to help. Don’t forget to ask for a free DVD.