This man is not afraid to be called a man of God. This king is not ashamed to trust God and have faith in God, through thick and thin. It is King David.

Psalm 9 – O Lord, I will praise You with all my heart. I will not feel half when I praise you. I will not be half-hearted, nor will I spare, nor will I be demanding, or greedy or mean, in my devotion, adoration, and service; it will come out of my heart; will be sincere. All my heart will be in what I sing, say and do.

And Lord, I’m going to tell everyone about You and all the wonderful and wonderful things You are doing. I’m going to let everyone know, and there are a number of ways we can do it.

David is going to praise GOD, and he will testify to that and tell the world that His God is the God of miracles and wonders. David is so full of the joy of the Lord, and the joy of the Lord is his strength. There are four powerful activities in these opening words: I will praise, I will say, I will rejoice and rejoice, I will sing.

Verse 3 is a word. David was chosen by God and anointed by God. David knew his God, and he could be trusted when the going got tough and tough. He is filled with holy joy, and at this moment songs of praise flow from his heart. The well of the deep is overflowing and he explodes in praise.

Verse 4 – God had upheld his just cause – God has upheld his case.

Lord, you saw my work and from your throne you declared that it was good. No wonder David is singing in his heart – and from his heart – to God.

Verses 3 through 5 give us their reasons for praising God: it is a victory song.

Verse 6 – The enemy had caused destruction, but God had overthrown the enemy – and his Lord had given him rest and peace – verse 4.

The enemy, sin, the devil, has caused much destruction. He has tried to destroy all that is good and all that is God’s, and he continues to try to do so.

But Jesus came and rescued people, shed His Blood and died, and rose from the dead defeating the power of evil. And the risen living Jesus gives us power and authority to use His Power.

When Jesus is present, the enemy had to fall, disappear, and perish. When man is freed from the influence of the enemy, he can experience that rest and peace that only our God can give. The enemy comes to upset and oppress and depress – and kill and steal and destroy – and when this is removed, people can experience the Peace of God.

Verse 7 – The Lord reigns forever – His throne endures – an image of security – He is established and will remain unshakeable. The same Lord who was in control of situations in David’s day is still in control of situations today.

David has a vision of God’s future triumph.

Jesus Christ is the same yesterday today and forever. Hebrews 13 verse 8. He can heal those who come to Him, help those in trouble, and free people from the oppressive influence of the enemy.

Yes, the Lord Jesus Christ is on His throne, but this verse also teaches us that He is the Lord of judgment and that He will judge the world with justice and equity.

What a comfort for those who belong to Jesus Christ, and what a terrifying thought for people who have not made their peace with God through Jesus.

David’s testimony here is quite comprehensive. He knew what he needed to say.

Verse 9: The Lord is a refuge for the oppressed, a high place or a lofty fortress, a safe haven for people in times of trouble. Here is a wonderfully reassuring picture of the mercy, love, protection, and concern that our merciful God has for man. People in need can turn to God in times of real need and difficulty, and He will give them real help. He will minister in a profound and practical way.

Some say: God will not come to me, it seems that he always helps other people with their problems, but he will not approach me in my situation.

Oh yes, He will, if only people would ask Him.

Verse 10: We have this tremendous promise. Now, we know His Name – JESUS ​​CHRIST – and we can put our complete trust in Him. We live in a time when it is increasingly difficult to trust people. Many find that people let them down, and David knew it all.

God is faithful. We submit to Him and submit to His ways. What we know and what we do with what we know is important. He never abandons those who seek him.

When Jesus saw the crippled and the lame, or the leper, or the blind, or

tax collectors – Jesus did not turn away, run away, or hide. He came to bless, and people find a blessing and enjoy that blessing.

The more we know God, the more we trust Him. What a verse! What a promise!

What an encouraging word for all of us to accept and enjoy.

No wonder David bursts out in verse 11: Sing praises to the Lord. Share what God has done. We are spiritual messengers. Talk about what Jesus has done for you – sing about it – “Tell, my soul, the greatness of the Lord.”

Here are two priorities: singing praises and talking about what God has done and is doing. Praising and testifying are linked here. Praise and proclaim.

These new songs that we have appreciated have emerged from days of renewal by the Holy Spirit, because the people who were and are touched by the grace, mercy and love of God through the Spirit of Jesus Christ, only want to praise Him.

Verse 12 teaches us that God hears the cry of the afflicted or humble.

Prayer is a refuge or a port for a castaway. Many lives are beaten against the rocks, but few want to enter this port and sail towards this refuge.

This verse is like a ladder that leads us to God.

David mentions his circumstances. You have been released, and deep anguish requires great releases.

Verse 14 teaches us how to respond when God comes and helps us and ministers to us and frees us from everything that has been bothering us.

David praises God publicly. Rejoice when God visits you to save you, comfort you, bless you, help you, and deliver you. That is his word to the people.

Verse 17 talks about people forgetting about GOD.

Forgetting GOD is not a small sin, but a serious one. We see the forgotten GOD there, and in the next verse we see the unforgettable God. The Lord will not forget those in need.

Verse 19 – Arise, O Lord – many have prayed that throughout the centuries.

Because David had confidence, we too can have confidence in Jesus Christ.

Verse 20 – men and men who are miserable, frail, fallen and dying – the nations need to know and remember that. Selah – pause – consider – think.

We continue to pray verse 19 – remembering how Jesus Christ has risen – and poured out the Holy Spirit – and ministered to our various needs – saving people from their sins – healing people from their diseases – freeing people from oppression and depression – and filling them with His Love and Power.

It is no wonder that many want to thank, praise and worship him.

The psalmist has been through a difficult time, and he is declaring what God has done, so that this can help others.

“David – What has God done for you?” “God has taught, educated, trained and molded me to worship him.” God has made David a worshiper.

Worship is not something that is learned, worship is something that arises from an experience of God and with God, that feeling of wonder and wonder.

His whole heart was set on praising God.

Whatever you are feeling or going through, take heart from the Word of God.

I will praise – I will say it – I will be glad and rejoice – I will sing –

and with thanksgiving.

“Count, my soul, the glories of his word.”