# 36. 2017 Dev. Ps 18:46. “Exalted be God my Savior!” Read all of Ps.18 The purpose of these devotionals is to draw closer to God and grow spiritually by applying His Word to our daily living. All passages are taken from the NIV.
Psalm 18:46
46 “The Lord lives! Praise be to my Rock! Exalted be God my Savior!”
As the title points out this is a Psalm of David. He sang this song to praise God for deliverance from his enemies, including Saul the former King. The introduction v.1-2 sets the tone for this song and I think the tone for David’s life.
David is completely dependent upon God: “I love you, Lord, my strength. my rock, my fortress, my deliverer; in whom I take refuge, my shield[b] and the horn[c] of my salvation, my stronghold.” How many words in the introduction dictate your relationship with Jesus? What sets the tone in your life?
Verses 3-19 describes the extent of God’s deliverance and describes God in terms of absolute power and control over natural law and creation. David believed it and experienced it! Do we today understand the extent of the power of evil opposing us? Do we understand the awesome power of our God ready to keep us safe?
Verses 20-27 describes God’s grace to David. Although not perfect, David describes the existent of his righteousness in his life serving God in every aspect of living in his time. God always extends grace and generally speaking blesses those who make every effort to sincerely serve God. Jesus always extends his grace but in our time what is the extent of our efforts to serve God?
Verses 28-45 describes God empowering David. He is empowered in physical and spiritual terms. He writes: “As for God, his way is perfect: The Lord’s word is flawless; he shields all who take refuge in him.” How does Jesus empower you?
Verses 46-50 David glorifies God: “The Lord lives! Praise be to my Rock!
Exalted be God my Savior! Therefore, I will praise you, Lord, among the nations; I will sing the praises of your name.” How have you glorified God? How will you glorify God?
Why is this song, written in David’s time, important in our time today?
Why? Because: we are redeemed! We are given the grace of Jesus! We are empowered by the Holy Spirit! Therefore, glorify Jesus in your life! Amen and Amen!
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