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Day 137

"As for God, His way is perfect..."

Day 137 – Psalm 18

“As for God, His way is perfect…” Psalm 18:30

MOVEMENTS IN A PSALM

It is not difficult to see “movements” in Psalm 18. These movements are easily detectable. The following broad observations may be made:-

1. Meaningful declaration of love for the Lord (Psalm 18:1-2)

2. Musings (Psalm 18:4-15)

a) Prayers
b) Answers to prayers

3. Meditation (Psalm 18:16-29)

a) How God hears and answers prayer.
b) Why God hears and answers prayer.

A BURST OF ADORATION

Then came a burst of adoration from David as he meditated on who God is!

“As for God, His way is perfect;
The word of the Lord is proven;
He is a shield to all who trust in Him.
For who is God, except the LORD?
And who is a rock, except our God? ”
Psalm 18:30-31

1. God and His ways

Perfect!

2. God and His word

Proven!

3. God and His Presence

a) A shield!
b) A rock!

4. A beautiful use of rhetorical form to express absolute delight in God

a) “For who is a God, except the LORD?”
b) “And who is a rock, except our God?”