Blessed, Lifted, and Triumphant
Psalm 68:19-23
Blessed be the Lord, who daily loadeth us with benefits, even the God of our salvation. Selah.
He that is our God is the God of salvation; and unto GOD the Lord belong the issues from death.
But God shall wound the head of his enemies, and the hairy scalp of such a one as goeth on still in his trespasses.
The Lord said, I will bring again from Bashan, I will bring my people again from the depths of the sea:
That thy foot may be dipped in the blood of thine enemies, and the tongue of thy dogs in the same. Psalm 68:19-23
God as Salvation: The Psalmist praises God as the salvation of His people.
Burden of Life: Humans are burdened with various anxieties, sorrows, and responsibilities.
God’s Help: God strengthens humans to bear their burdens through sympathy, instruction, and inspiration. Vs
God’s Deliverance from Perils: God delivers people from various dangers and troubles, either by removing the dangers, keeping them safe amidst dangers, or granting victory over dangers.
God’s Ways of Escape from Death: God provides ways of deliverance from death, including rescuing from imminent death, delivering from the fear of death, and giving complete victory over death.
Victory Over Death: For believers, God takes away the sting of death, making it a messenger of life and blessedness, culminating in the resurrection of the body.
God’s Character: God is portrayed as a powerful defender of His people, capable of delivering them from their enemies.
Enemies of God: Those who oppose God and His people are considered His enemies, regardless of their actions.
Consequence of Enmity: Persisting in wickedness and opposing God leads to a terrible fate.
Inevitable Destruction: God will bring complete and unavoidable destruction upon those who persist in wickedness.
No Escape from Judgment: Neither strength nor flight can save the wicked from God’s judgment.
Extent of Judgment: God will seek out and destroy His enemies, no matter where they hide.
Consequence of Sin: Punishment and destruction are certain for those who sin and refuse to repent.
Divine Declaration: God’s statements about punishing the wicked are not empty threats but declarations from a holy and unchanging God.
Call to Repentance: The wicked are urged to repent and seek mercy through Jesus Christ to avoid ruin.
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