Psalm 21
“May He give you what your heart desires and fulfill your whole purpose.” (Psalm 20:4, HCSB) and “You have given him his heart’s desire and have not denied the request of his lips.” (Psalm 21:2, HCSB). What we seek we find.
Sometimes what our heart desires does not align with God’s purpose. What then? Perhaps the answer is found as we pause and ask ourselves, What is God’s ultimate purpose? Are the victories we celebrate really all about us? Are the enemies we stand against truly arrayed against us and us only?
I can’t help but read the Psalms in the context of my other regular reading of God’s Word. Currently, I am reading in Ezekiel, whose messages are primarily about judgment, about how God will act against His people for the sake of His name (see Ezekiel 20).
Yes, we celebrate victories. We honor those who stand firm against the enemy. However, what we are to find is summarized in these words:
“Be exalted, Lord, in Your strength; we will sing and praise Your might.” (Psalm 21:13, HCSB)
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