Psalm 18: The Reflection of the Battle (Part 2)

I. God Delivers His people

God uses us to get victory

Psalm 18:37–38 KJV 1900

37 I have pursued mine enemies, and overtaken them: Neither did I turn again till they were consumed. 38 I have wounded them that they were not able to rise: They are fallen under my feet.

God is active Himself in the battle

Psalm 18:39–40 KJV 1900

39 For thou hast girded me with strength unto the battle: Thou hast subdued under me those that rose up against me. 40 Thou hast also given me the necks of mine enemies; That I might destroy them that hate me.

The enemy has no hope

Psalm 18:41–42 KJV 1900

41 They cried, but there was none to save them: Even unto the Lord, but he answered them not. 42 Then did I beat them small as the dust before the wind: I did cast them out as the dirt in the streets.

II. God exalts us, we exalt Him

God exalts His servants

Psalm 18:42–45 KJV 1900

42 Then did I beat them small as the dust before the wind: I did cast them out as the dirt in the streets. 43 Thou hast delivered me from the strivings of the people; And thou hast made me the head of the heathen: A people whom I have not known shall serve me. 44 As soon as they hear of me, they shall obey me: The strangers shall submit themselves unto me. 45 The strangers shall fade away, And be afraid out of their close places.

God should be exalted by His servants

Psalm 18:46 KJV 1900

46 The Lord liveth; and blessed be my rock; And let the God of my salvation be exalted.

Do not get proud in victory

Psalm 18:47–48 KJV 1900

47 It is God that avengeth me, And subdueth the people under me. 48 He delivereth me from mine enemies: Yea, thou liftest me up above those that rise up against me: Thou hast delivered me from the violent man.

III. God Should be praised

Give Thanks to God

Psalm 18:49 KJV 1900

49 Therefore will I give thanks unto thee, O Lord, among the heathen, And sing praises unto thy name.

Give Praise to God

Psalm 18:49 KJV 1900

49 Therefore will I give thanks unto thee, O Lord, among the heathen, And sing praises unto thy name.

Remember God’s victories

Psalm 18:50 KJV 1900

50 Great deliverance giveth he to his king; And sheweth mercy to his anointed, To David, and to his seed for evermore.