2 Samuel 22:31 - David's Psalm Of Thanksgiving.

( Psalms 18:30 )

God's way, Word, and defence.

"I can overcome all opposition in and with my God" ( 2 Samuel 22:30 ); for:

1 . His way is perfect. His providential dealings, especially in leading his servant forward in the conflict. Although ofttimes mysterious and different from what might have been expected, it is marked by perfect rectitude, perfect wisdom, perfect love; and is exactly adapted to effect his holy and beneficent purposes ( Job 23:8-10 ; Psalms 77:19 ; Psalms 97:2 ).

2 . His Word is tried (purified as silver and gold, without dross, and very precious). It is the chief means of preparation, instruction and help; "the sword of the Spirit." Its declarations are true, its directions good, its promises faithful ( Proverbs 30:5 ; Psalms 12:6 , Psalms 12:7 ). The more it is tested, whether by friends or foes, by examination or experience, the more it proves itself to be indeed the Word of God, and of unspeakable worth. "There is none like that; give it me" ( 1 Samuel 21:9 ).

3 . His defence is sure; himself effectuating his Word, and being "a Shield to all that trust in him," affording certain, constant, and complete protection. Faith is the bond of union between men and God, the "taking hold of his strength," a necessary means of defence, and hence often called a shield ( Ephesians 6:16 ; Hebrews 10:35 ); but it is God himself who is such in the highest sense ( Jeremiah 51:20 ; Deuteronomy 33:29 ; Psalms 5:12 ). He is God alone ( 2 Samuel 22:32 ); the absolute, incomparable, perfect One; worthy to be trusted and praised ( 2 Samuel 22:4 ).—D.