Enlarged Steps - Psalms 18:36

In Psalms chapter eighteen David wrote, “It is God that girds me with strength, and makes my way perfect. He makes my feet like hinds' feet, and sets me upon my high places. He teaches my hands to war, so that a bow of steel is broken by my arms. You have also given me the shield of your salvation: and your right hand has held me up, and your gentleness has made me great”, and in chapter eighteen and verse thirty-six of Psalms David said, “You have enlarged my steps under me” where we read,

You have enlarged my steps under me, that my feet did not slip.

The verse begins, “You have enlarged my steps under me, ...” David began with the words, “You have enlarged” which means “you, Jehovah God, have widened and made broad, large and roomy” “my steps under me” or “my, David's, paces and course of life beneath me, David”. David said Jehovah God broadened his “course of life” beneath him.

The verse continues, “... that my feet did not slip.” David added the words, “that my feet” or “so my, David's, physical feet or ankles” “did not slip” which means “in no way or manner slid, tottered or shook”. David wrote because God “enlarged” his “steps”, his physical feet or treading in no way tottered or shook.

When we consider the words in this verse we learn how Jehovah God provided David with a large and roomy pathway so his “feet” did not totter or shake. David did not have to carefully balance on a narrow beam because God provided a firm foundation upon which he could easily make his way. In other words, God helped David on his journey. He provided aid to David when there were places he might slip and fall, and God desires to have this same type of relationship with every person who yields to His Son Jesus. God sent Jesus to the world to die on the cross for the sins of mankind, and anyone who believes and trusts in Him will be forgiven of their sins, granted eternal life and have the provision of God to broaden the pathway for their feet wherever they may lead. Praise be unto Jehovah God for His goodness, willingness and firm foundation for all who surrender to His Son Jesus.

Next time David says, “I have pursued my enemies, and overtaken them”, so read ahead, and we shall join together then.

Until tomorrow…there is more…

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The Shield of God's Salvation - Psalms 18:35

In Psalms chapter eighteen David wrote, “It is God that girds me with strength, and makes my way perfect. He makes my feet like hinds' feet, and sets me upon my high places. He teaches my hands to war, so that a bow of steel is broken by my arms”, and in chapter eighteen and verse thirty-five of Psalms David said, “you have also given me the shield of your salvation” where we read,

You have also given me the shield of your salvation:

and your right hand has held me up, and your gentleness has made me great.

The verse begins, “You have also given me the shield of your salvation:” David began with the words, “You have also given me” which means “You, Jehovah God, have even so and indeed provided, bestowed, granted and consecrated to me, David” “the shield” or “the buckler, defense and armed scale” “of your salvation” which means “pertaining to your, Jehovah God's, deliverance, rescue, safety, welfare and prosperity”. David referred to how Jehovah God granted and supplied him with the “defense” of His “deliverance, welfare and prosperity”.

The verse goes on to say, “and your right hand has held me up, and your gentleness has made me great.” David continued with the words, “and your right hand” or “and your, Jehovah God's, right hand of authority and power” “has held me up” which means “has supported, sustained, established, strengthened and comforted me, David”, “and your gentleness” or “and your, Jehovah God's, humility, meekness and condescension” “has made me great” which means “has enlarged, increased and exceedingly multiplied me, David”. David wrote how the right hand of Jehovah God's authority and power upheld and supported him, and His humility and meekness enlarged and increased David in his life.

When we think through the words in this verse, we discover how David depended upon Jehovah God for his defense, support and enlarging. God gives protection and abilities to people, and when they come to Him through believing in His Son Jesus, they will be forgiven of their sins, granted everlasting life and provided with His protection, support and increase. We have an opportunity to know this wonderful God of the Universe, and as we submit to Jesus who died on the cross for our sins, He will avail Himself to us to meet our needs wherever they may be. Let all praise and glory be given unto God for His wonderful provision for mankind.

Next time David says, “You have enlarged my steps under me”, so read ahead, and we shall join together then.

Until tomorrow…there is more…

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Teaches Hands to War - Psalms 18:34

In Psalms chapter eighteen David wrote, “It is God that girds me with strength, and makes my way perfect. He makes my feet like hinds' feet, and sets me upon my high places”, and in chapter eighteen and verse thirty-four of Psalms David said, “He teaches my hands to war” where we read,

He teaches my hands to war, so that a bow of steel is broken by my arms.

The verse begins, “He teaches my hands to war, ...” David began with the words, “He teaches” which means “Jehovah God diligently instructs and goads” “my hands to war” or “my, David's, physical hands to battle and engage in fighting”. David said “God” Himself diligently instructed his physical hands to battle and engage in fighting.

The verse continues, “... so that a bow of steel is broken by my arms.” David added the words, “so that a bow of steel” or “in order that a hunting bow used by archers in battle or hunting made with copper or bronze” “is broken” which means “is pressed down, descended and penetrated” “by my arms” or “through the use of my, David's, physical forearms, shoulders or force as a symbol of strength”. David wrote how Jehovah God gave him the ability to draw back a bow made of copper or bronze through the use of his shoulders and arms.

When we meditate upon the words in this verse, we see how David depended upon Jehovah God to instruct him in the ways of “battle or war”, and he knew God provided the strength to draw back a warring or hunting bow made of copper or bronze. In other words, Jehovah God was David's provision. David gave honor and respect to God for giving him the ability to fight through battles in life, and when we come to Him through His Son Jesus as our personal “Savior and Lord”, He will forgive our sins, grant us everlasting life and extend to us His provision for whatever battles we encounter. God loves us, and we have the opportunity to love Him in return. May all praise, honor, glory and credit be given unto God who has given provision to us in this life and the life to come.

Next time David says, “You have also given me the shield of your salvation”, so read ahead, and we shall join together then.

Until tomorrow…there is more…

See more devotionals on the website "thewordfortodaywithray.com" or look for the daily devotional book “Equipped for Battle – From Generation to Generation”, the marriage book “So, You Want to Be Married”, “One Year in the Sermon on the Mount” and the new poetry book "Random Mushrooms Volumes I and II" and the new novel "Elizabeth County" in all major bookstore sites, http://www.amazon.com ; http://www.barnesandnobles.com ; download to e-books, and find it locally at www.mrzlc.com/bookstore. All references are from "Strongs Concordance".

 

Feet Like Hinds' Feet - Psalms 18:33

In Psalms chapter eighteen David asked, “For who is God save the LORD? or who is a rock save our God? It is God that girds me with strength, and makes my way perfect”, and in chapter eighteen and verse thirty-three of Psalms David said, “He makes my feet like hinds' feet” where we read,

He makes my feet like hinds' feet, and sets me upon my high places.

The verse begins, “He makes my feet like hinds' feet, ...” David began with the words, “He makes my feet” which means “Jehovah God sets, places and composes my, David's, physical feet” “like hinds' feet” or “similar to physical feet of the doe or deer”. David said Jehovah God placed and put his physical feet like unto the “feet” of a deer.

The verse goes on to say, “... and sets me upon my high places.” David continued with the words, “and sets me” or “and stands, erects, maintains, appoints and establishes me, David” “upon my high places” which means “on my, David's, elevations and ridges like mountains”. David said Jehovah God appointed and established him upon his mountainous ridges and elevations.

When we consider the words in this verse, we learn how David employed the example of the “feet” of a deer to relay his own experience with God setting his “feet”. Deer are able to run upon high places with great agility, and David knew when he encountered elevated places in his life, he was equipped by God to manage the terrain. God knows there are difficult times that come into our life even as Jesus said, “These things I have spoken unto you, that in me you might have peace. In the world you shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.” (See John 16:33) When we put our faith and trust in Jesus as our personal “Savior and Lord”, He will forgive our sins, grant us everlasting life and equip us to manage “heights” and trials. God loves us, and we will praise Him for all eternity for His wonderful provision and care.

Next time David says, “He teaches my hands to war”, so read ahead, and we shall join together then.

Until tomorrow…there is more…

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God Girds with Strength - Psalms 18:32

In Psalms chapter eighteen David asked, “For who is God save the LORD? or who is a rock save our God?”, and in chapter eighteen and verse thirty-two of Psalms David said, “It is God that girds me with strength” where we read,

It is God that girds me with strength, and makes my way perfect.

The verse begins, “It is God that girds me with strength, ...” David began with the words, “It is God” which means “Mighty, powerful and Almighty exists God who is the Divine judge, ruler and Supreme God” “that girds me” or “who encompasses, clothes and equips me, David” “with strength” which means “with might, efficiency, ability and wealth”. David said God who is Divine and Supreme clothed him with ability and might.

The verse continues, “... and makes my way perfect.” David added the words, “and makes my way” or “and puts, sets, appoints, assigns and designates my, David's, manner, path, journey and direction” “perfect” which means “complete, whole, entire, sound and healthful”. David said Jehovah God assigned and designated his journey and direction in a complete and healthful manner.

When we think through the words in this verse, we learn how David relied upon God for his ability and journey through life. David knew there was no one more powerful than God, and he knew God gave him power and might to live. David knew God was all-knowing, and there was no better One to rely upon for his day to day travels. In other words, David had a personal relationship with God. God desires to have a personal relationship with every person through His Son Jesus, and when they submit themselves to Him, He will forgive their sins, grant them everlasting life and be their “strength” and guide. God loves us, and He possesses what we need whether it be “strength” or “direction”, and we will give Him praise for all eternity for the blessings He gives us.

Next time David says, “He makes my feet like hinds' feet”, so read ahead, and we shall join together then.

Until tomorrow…there is more…

See more devotionals on the website "thewordfortodaywithray.com" or look for the daily devotional book “Equipped for Battle – From Generation to Generation”, the marriage book “So, You Want to Be Married”, “One Year in the Sermon on the Mount” and the new poetry book "Random Mushrooms Volumes I and II" and the new novel "Elizabeth County" in all major bookstore sites, http://www.amazon.com ; http://www.barnesandnobles.com ; download to e-books, and find it locally at www.mrzlc.com/bookstore. All references are from "Strongs Concordance".

 

Who is God Save the LORD? - Psalms 18:31

In Psalms chapter eighteen David said, “As for God, his way is perfect: the word of the LORD is tried: he is a buckler to all those that trust in him”, and in chapter eighteen and verse thirty-one of Psalms David asked, “For who is God save the LORD?” where we read,

For who is God save the LORD? or who is a rock save our God?

The verse begins, “For who is God save the LORD?” David began with the words, “For who is God” which means “because, surely and doubtless what person exists as the Divine judge, ruler and Supreme God” “save the LORD” or “apart from, except and besides Jehovah who is the existing One and the proper name for the One True God”? David asked what person exists who is the Divine and Supreme God other than Jehovah God.

The verse goes on to say, “or who is a rock save our God?” David continued with the words, “or who is a rock” or “what person exists as a block of stone or bolder of refuge and strength” “save our God” which means “except David's and the people who believe in the Divine judge, ruler and Supreme God”. David asked what person exists who is like a stone or bolder of refuge like the Supreme God of he and his fellow believers.

When we meditate upon the words in this verse, we see how David relied upon Jehovah God as the only True God and a refuge like no other. God alone can “Save” people from their sins through a relationship with His Son Jesus, and when He sent Jesus to the world to die on the cross, He did so that people may be forgiven of their sins and granted everlasting life with Him. Let us ask also ask David's questions, “who is God save the LORD”, and “who is a rock save our God” as we believe and trust in Him for all eternity.

Next time David says, “It is God that girds me with strength”, so read ahead, and we shall join together then.

Until tomorrow…there is more…

See more devotionals on the website "thewordfortodaywithray.com" or look for the daily devotional book “Equipped for Battle – From Generation to Generation”, the marriage book “So, You Want to Be Married”, “One Year in the Sermon on the Mount” and the new poetry book "Random Mushrooms Volumes I and II" and the new novel "Elizabeth County" in all major bookstore sites, http://www.amazon.com ; http://www.barnesandnobles.com ; download to e-books, and find it locally at www.mrzlc.com/bookstore. All references are from "Strongs Concordance".

 

God's Way is Perfect - Psalms 18:30

In Psalms chapter eighteen David said of Jehovah, “you will light my candle: the LORD my God will enlighten my darkness. For by you I have run through a troop; and by my God have I leaped over a wall”, and in chapter eighteen and verse thirty of Psalms David said, “As for God, his way is perfect” where we read,

As for God, his way is perfect: the word of the LORD is tried:

he is a buckler to all those that trust in him.

The verse begins, “As for God, his way is perfect: the word of the LORD is tried:” David began with the words, “As for God” which means “pertaining to the Divine judge, ruler and Supreme God”, “his way is perfect” or “Jehovah God's path, direction, manner and habit exists as complete, whole, sound, healthful and entire”: “the word” which means “the utterance, speech and commandment” “of the LORD” or “belonging to Jehovah who is the existing One and the proper name for the One True God” “is tried” which means “exists as smelted, refined and tested”. David said Jehovah God's manner and direction exists as complete and whole, and His “speech and utterances” have been tested and refined.

The verse goes on to say, “he is a buckler to all those that trust in him.” David continued with the words, “he is a buckler” or “Jehovah God is like a shield, protector and defense” “to all those” which means “to each, every, the whole and everyone” “that trust in him” or “who has faith, confidence and hope within Jehovah God”. David said Jehovah God is like a protective shield to every person who puts their confidence and faith in Him.

When we meditate upon the words in this verse, we learn how David understood Jehovah God was his protection and defense. God will watch over and defend anyone who puts their faith and trust in His Son Jesus, and even when it appears that people on earth have victory for a short time, Jehovah God will direct and watch over them for all eternity. Praise be unto God for His provision to everyone who yields themselves to Jesus, and those who do shall enjoy His protection for ever and ever.

Next time David asks, “For who is God save the LORD?”, so read ahead, and we shall join together then.

Until tomorrow…there is more…

See more devotionals on the website "thewordfortodaywithray.com" or look for the daily devotional book “Equipped for Battle – From Generation to Generation”, the marriage book “So, You Want to Be Married”, “One Year in the Sermon on the Mount” and the new poetry book "Random Mushrooms Volumes I and II" and the new novel "Elizabeth County" in all major bookstore sites, http://www.amazon.com ; http://www.barnesandnobles.com ; download to e-books, and find it locally at www.mrzlc.com/bookstore. All references are from "Strongs Concordance".