Perfect Revelation and Assurance of God’s Saving Work

 By: Dr. Dale Weckbacher

 

Text: Psalm 19-20

 

Psalm 20:7

Some trust in chariots, and some in horses;
But we will remember the name of the Lord our God.

(NKJV)

 

We live in a self-centered world of chaos. In the political world, everyone has the answer, but the more they implement their programs, the worse things seem to get. If any character in the Bible had chaos in his life, it would be David, who started with battling Goliath and then King Saul, who wanted him dead. Not to mention the Philistines and other enemies of David. Yet, as we will see in Psalm 19-20, he found peace experiencing God’s perfect revelation and salvation.

 

The perfect revelation of God is seen in the heavens, which declare the glory of God and show His handiwork (Psalm 19:1). The heavens speak day by day of the glory of God, revealing knowledge night after night, in all languages so that all can understand (Psalm 19:2-3). This heavenly declaration of the glory of God has gone out through all the earth to the end of the world (Psalm 19:4). The sun rises like a bridegroom coming from his chamber or a strong man running a race with nothing hidden from its heat (Psalm 19:5-6).

 

The Law, testimony, statutes, commandments, fear of the Lord, and judgments of the Lord are part of His perfect revelation (Psalm 19:7-9). These things are to be desired more than fine gold and are sweeter than honey from the honeycomb (Psalm 19:10). They serve as warnings to God’s servants with keeping them resulting in a great reward (Psalm 19:11). David continues by repenting of his errors he does not understand or those done in secret (Psalm 19:12). David prays that presumptuous sins would not have dominion over him so he can be blameless with his heart’s desire to be acceptable in God’s sight for his Lord and Redeemer (Psalm 19:13-14).

 

David also has assurance of God’s saving work (Psalm 20). The psalm begins with David asking the Lord to answer him in his day of trouble, to defend him, and send help from the sanctuary and strength out of Zion (Psalm 20:1-2). He also asks for the Lord to remember our offerings and burnt sacrifices (Psalm 20:3). He continues by asking that the Lord grant our hearts desires and fulfill all our purposes (Psalm 20:4). We will rejoice in the Lord’s salvation and in the name of our God set up our banners, asking that the Lord fulfill all our petitions (Psalm 20:5).

 

Now David knows the Lord saves His anointed, answering him from His holy heaven with the saving strength of His right hand (Psalm 20:6). While some kings trust in chariots and horses, David remembers the name of the Lord (Psalm 20:7). Those trusting in the strength of their chariots and horses are bowed down and fallen with those trusting in the Lord risen and standing upright (Psalm 20:8). David concludes by saying “save Lord” and asking for the King to answer when we call (Psalm 20:9).

 

God’s miraculous revelation and redemption of David from his enemies are the inspiration for many of the Psalms. These Psalms are a raw emotional offering of praise for God’s deliverance in times of trouble and are there to help and encourage us today. Not only did David find deliverance from the Lord for his physical enemies, but he also knew the need to repent and return to God when guilty of sin (Psalm 51; 2 Samuel 12:1-15). It is this eagerness to turn to God in both physical and spiritual danger that caused David to be referred to as a man after God’s own heart and not his perfection (Acts 13:22). May all of us have a heart like David’s and turn to God for salvation.

 

In a world of chaos that does not make sense, it is good to have assurance in God, who is perfect and there to save us. Jesus warned us that we will have trouble in this world and also reminds us He overcame the world by his conquest of death and resurrection from the grave (John 16:33). Unfortunately, many in our world today are like the people Paul referred to in Romans 1:18-32, placing their faith in created things and not the creator. This has led to men having a debased mind not based in the truth of God’s Word, leading to vile sins.

 

In our world today, this has led to the acceptance of a woke culture, even in the Church. This culture condones abortion on demand for convenience, homosexuality and gay marriage, the belief that God can make a mistake in the gender one is born with, and critical race theory, pitting one race against another. I pray for revival to come to the hearts of believers as they repent and return to the truth of God’s Word and experience a renewal of the Holy Spirit in their lives. When this revival occurs in our hearts, it will become contagious as the light of God shines forth from our lives.

 

If you are reading this and have never prayed to make Jesus your personal savior or have drifted away from the Lord, I invite you to pray with me now.

 

Dear Lord Jesus, I know I have sinned (Romans 3:23) and know that the penalty for my sin is death (Romans 6:23).  I ask you to forgive me of my sin and cleanse me as you promise in your Word (1 John 1:9).  I believe you died, spent three days in the grave, and resurrected from the dead and now declare you Lord of my life.

 

May God convict, challenge, and encourage everyone reading this post.