Psalms 28

Psalms 28THEME: A cry in the time of troubleThis wonderful little psalm contains a cryDavid is in trouble here. And it is prophetic of Israel during the Tribulation. It is a prayer for judgment upon his enemies and praise for the deliverance he knows will come. This psalm is actually preliminary to the next one.

Psalms 28:1

Israel knew about the “Rock.” This rock Israel rejected, as Moses lamented, “…then he [Israel] forsook God which made him, and lightly esteemed the rock of his salvation” (Deu_32:15). A rock is something to stand upon. It provides a sure foundation. The believer in our day also knows about that Rock. The apostle Paul wrote, “For other foundation can no man lay than that is laid, which is Jesus Christ” (1Co_3:11).

Psalms 28:2

The “holy oracle” was the mercy seat, which was in the tabernacle. The mercy seat Christ has provided is what you and I need to cling to today.

Psalms 28:6

God hears and answers prayer. As a result, David now says:

Psalms 28:7

God is power; He is mighty. And He is a shield for protection. He is power and protection. But you say, “Is He my power? Is He my protection?” He is if your heart trusts in Him. If you trust God, He will help you. He will hear and answer prayer. What happens when He answers prayer? “With my song will I praise him.” Oh, my friend, let’s not forget to thank Him and praise Him when He answers our prayers! He is “the saving strength of his anointed"the “anointed” is the Messiah, Christ, who is so often mentioned in the Psalms as the coming Deliverer for Israel. He concludes with this plea, “Save thy people,” or another translation is “Shepherd thy people.” The anointed One is their Shepherd who will “lift them up forever” when He comes. It reminds us of what Isaiah wrote, “He shall feed his flock like a shepherd: he shall gather the lambs with his arm, and carry them in his bosom, and shall gently lead those that are with young” (Isa_40:11).