Psalm 21:1–6: The king shall have joy in Your strength, O Lord; And in Your salvation how greatly shall he rejoice! You have given him his heart’s desire, And have not withheld the request of his lips. For You meet him with the blessings of goodness; You set a crown of pure gold upon his head. He asked life from You, and You gave it to him— Length of days forever and ever. His glory is great in Your salvation; Honor and majesty You have placed upon him. For You have made him most blessed forever; You have made him exceedingly glad with Your presence.
Experiencing Jesus in the Psalms
The royal psalmist praised the Lord who displayed His strength in battle. Referring to himself in the third person David expressed his joy in the victories. He praised God for giving him the desire of his hear; for giving him good things, including a crown of pure gold; for answering his prayer for life; for the victories God had granted him along with abundant blessings and joy. 1
Living the Transformed Life
The Lord is my strength and my shield; My heart trusted in Him, and I am helped; Therefore my heart greatly rejoices, And with my song I will praise Him. Psalm 28:7
- Have you experienced the good hand of the Lord responding to your desires?
- Have you experienced the good hand of the Lord, giving you joy in the victory?
- Have you experienced the good hand of the Lord, blessing your life’s journey?
He is worthy of our praise: before, during, and after, every battle and every victory.
Praise and Prayer
Thank You, Father, for giving me your blessing before the battle begins. Dear Jesus, help me to discover the joy of the Lord as my strength.
1. Ross, A. P. (1985). Psalms. In J. F. Walvoord & R. B. Zuck (Eds.), The Bible Knowledge Commentary.