Reading 'Verbatim', the Books of the Old Testament - 'the Psalms' - Chapter 18-Part II-PM; Bi-Monthly, STTH, April 11-13, 2021

​My friends, 
Thank you for joining me this afternoon for a 'spot of tea', or, to 'break bread together', as we finish Psalm Chapter 18. 
 
Continuing from this morning:
Reading 'Verbatim', the Books of the Old Testament - 'the Psalms' - Chapter 18-Part II-AM; Bi-Monthly, STTH, April 11-13, 2021​ David rejoices in the deliverances God wrought for him. (1-19) ​
as well as:
Reading 'Verbatim', the Books of the Old Testament - 'the Psalms' - Chapter 18-Part I-AM; Bi-Monthly, STTH, April 11-13, 2021​
 Reading 'Verbatim', the Books of the Old Testament - 'the Psalms' - Chapter 18-Part I-PM; Bi-Monthly, STTH, April 11-13, 2021​

Now, concluding:
Chapter 18 audio-bible.com/bible/bible.html Part 2 of Part II 
He takes the comfort of his integrity, which God had cleared up. (20-28) He gives to God the glory of all his mighty deeds. (29-50)

​He takes the comfort of his integrity, which God had cleared up. (20-28)audio-bible.com/bible/bible.html  
20 'The LORD rewarded me according to my righteousness; according to the cleanness of my hands hath he recompensed me.
21 For I have kept the ways of the LORD, and have not wickedly departed from my God.
22 For all his judgments were before me, and I did not put away his statutes from me.
23 I was also upright before him, and I kept myself from mine iniquity.
24 Therefore hath the LORD recompensed me according to my righteousness, according to the cleanness of my hands in his eyesight.
25 With the merciful thou wilt shew thyself merciful; with an upright man thou wilt shew thyself upright;
26 With the pure thou wilt shew thyself pure; and with the froward thou wilt shew thyself froward.
27 For thou wilt save the afflicted people; but wilt bring down high looks.
28 For thou wilt light my candle: the LORD my God will enlighten my darkness.'

He takes the comfort of his integrity, which God had cleared up. (20-28)audio-bible.com/bible/bible.html  

​Notes: 20-28 'Those that forsake the ways of the Lord, depart from their God. But though conscious to ourselves of many a false step, let there not be a wicked departure from our God. David kept his eye upon the rule of God's commands. Constant care to keep from that sin, whatever it be, which most easily besets us, proves that we are upright before God. Those who show mercy to others, even they need mercy. Those who are faithful to God, shall find him all that to them which he has promised to be. The words of the Lord are pure words, very sure to be depended on, and very sweet to be delighted in. Those who resist God, and walk contrary to him, shall find that he will walk contrary to them, Leviticus 26:21-24. audio-bible.com/bible/bible.html

The gracious recompence of which David spoke, may generally be expected by those who act from right motives. Hence he speaks comfort to the humble, and terror to the proud; "Thou wilt bring down high looks." And he speaks encouragement to himself; "Thou wilt light my candle:" thou wilt revive and comfort my sorrowful spirit; thou wilt guide my way, that I may avoid the snares laid for me. Thou wilt light my candle to work by, and give me an opportunity of serving thee. Let those that walk in darkness, and labour under discouragements, take courage; God himself will be a Light to them.  Amen. Amen. 

​He gives to God the glory of all his mighty deeds. (29-50)audio-bible.com/bible/bible.html 
29 For by thee I have run through a troop; and by my God have I leaped over a wall.
30 As for God, his way is perfect: the word of the LORD is tried: he is a buckler to all those that trust in him.
31 For who is God save the LORD? or who is a rock save our God?
32 It is God that girdeth me with strength, and maketh my way perfect.
33 He maketh my feet like hinds' feet, and setteth me upon my high places.
34 He teacheth my hands to war, so that a bow of steel is broken by mine arms.
35 Thou hast also given me the shield of thy salvation: and thy right hand hath holden me up, and thy gentleness hath made me great.
36 Thou hast enlarged my steps under me, that my feet did not slip.
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.
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.
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.
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.
46 The LORD liveth; and blessed be my rock; and let the God of my salvation be exalted.
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.
49 Therefore will I give thanks unto thee, O LORD, among the heathen, and sing praises unto thy name.
50 Great deliverance giveth he to his king; and sheweth mercy to his anointed, to David, and to his seed for evermore.'

He gives to God the glory of all his mighty deeds. (29-50)audio-bible.com/bible/bible.html 

​Notes: 29-50 'When we praise for one mercy, we must observe the many more, with which we have been compassed all our days. Many things had contributed to David's advancement, and he owns the hand of God in them all, to teach us to do likewise.

In verse 32, and the following verses, are the gifts of God to the spiritual warrior, whereby he is prepared for the contest, after the example of his victorious Leader. Learn that we must seek release being made through Christ, or it shall be rejected. In David the type, we behold out of trouble through Christ.

The prayer put up, without reconciliation with Jesus our Redeemer, conflicting with enemies, compassed with sorrows and with floods of ungodly men, enduring not only the pains of death, but the wrath of God for us; yet calling upon the Father with strong cries and tears; rescued from the grave; proceeding to reconcile, or to put under his feet all other enemies, till death, the last enemy, shall be destroyed.

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​As we pause and reflect, 'We should love the Lord, our Strength, and our Salvation; we should call on him in every trouble, and praise him for every deliverance; we should aim to walk with him in all righteousness and true holiness, keeping from sin. If we belong to him, he conquers and reigns for us, and we shall conquer and reign through him, and partake of the mercy of our anointed King, which is promised to all his seed for evermore. Amen.' Commentary by Matthew Henry, 1710.
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As we study all Holy Bible Scripture, let us all answer the question, the most important reason for studying God's Word - 'Am I here?  Oh, Lord, search my heart and make this true for me, OR, if necessary, change me to be so, in Jesus Name, I pray.  Amen. Amen'.

For we must each ever remember that in the end, it is still true - we are to Take up Your Cross: for 
…35 For whoever wants to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for My sake and for the gospel will save it. 36 What does it profit a man to gain the whole world, yet forfeit his soul? 37 Or what can a man give in exchange for his soul?… [Mark 8:35-37] audio-bible.com/bible/bible.html 

This my friends, is why we pray through anything, yes, everything.!!  Amen. Amen. 
What a God we have as our 'Father'; LORD, SAVIOR, MASTER and EVERYTHING in between!!  Amen. Amen.​