Psalms 21 Life Application

Psalm 21:1-6

David described all that he had as gifts from God: his heart's desire, success and prosperity, a crown of finest gold, long life, splendor and majesty, eternal blessings, joy. We, too, should look upon all we have—position, family, wealth, talent—as gifts from God. Only then will we use them to give glory back to him.

Psalms 21:7 A good leader trusts the Lord and depends upon his unfailing love. Too often leaders trust in their own cleverness, popular support, or military power. But God is above all these "gods." If you aspire to leadership, keep the Lord God at the center of your life and depend on him. His love will keep you from stumbling.

Because David trusted in God, God would not let him stumble (be removed from the throne). When we trust in God, we have permanence and stability. We may lose a great deal—families, jobs, material possessions—but we cannot be shaken from God's favor. He will be our foundation of solid rock. He will never leave or desert us.


Psalms 21:11

When you see evil schemes unfold, remember that they will not succeed forever. The power of evildoers is only temporary, and God's very presence can send them scattering in a moment. God, according to his plan and purpose, will intervene for his people and give the wicked the judgment they deserve. We should not be dismayed when we see the temporary advantage God's enemies seem to have.