Psalm 21 is closely linked with Psalm 20. Psalm 20 sees the nation of Israel calling on God to grant their king triumph in battle over their enemies. Psalm 21 seems to record the answer to this prayer and rejoices in the victory that God has granted.
Sometimes we find the more militant Psalms harder to relate to. They leave us uncomfortable especially when their prayers are calling for the violent overthrow of their enemies. But we need to remember that David was a warrior King who spend most of his reign subduing Israel's enemies and the Psalms sometimes reflect this reality. In addition we need to remember that as Christians we too are called to battle.
Main Points
- Remembering God's Past Deliverance
- Celebrating God's Continual Covenant
- Anticipating God's Future Victory