Psalm 20:1-9

This Psalm is a prayer before the battle.
Will military strength alone win the battle?

There is always victory when we stand on the Lord’s side.

Deuteronomy 20:1-3 Moses tells the Israelites; God is with us. Do not be afraid of your enemies.

Verses 1-5: God’s people are praying for the King
1: The people pray for God to act. They know God has to work.
They know they have to rely on the God of Jacob. Jacob was a sinner, but still received God’s grace.
The people know that Jacob’s God is the same God that can help them.

2-4: worship and warfare go together

5: The people know they will win and rejoice before the battle begins

Verses 6-8: David is speaking in these verses
6: David knows God hears him and that God will win.

7: David knows God can be trusted in; not like the chariots and weapons.
David reminds us to not forget the name of the Lord of God.

8: David knows and tells people, the enemy will be brought down. He says to stand, they are the ones that are risen in the battle.

Verse 9 is David and all the people speaking
9: They make their request to God again to save them, and for God to hear them.