David’s Enemy Never Triumphed

Synopsis     Psalms 41:8-43:4     10/1/2021 

King David how the Lord takes care of the faithful. Specifically, God preserves the lives of those people who help the destitute.  

In contrast, David reflected on the number of people who actually enjoyed his misfortunes. When David experienced difficulties, his envious adversaries rejoiced. But even in this, David experienced God’s faithfulness. In fact, God reassured David of His love by never allowing his enemies to triumph over him.  

In a similar way, the Korahite maskil song that followed, describes how deeply human beings need God. The song describes this need in the same terms as an animal desperately seeking water. In this way, the song expresses hope. But in keeping with the priestly author, the hope was to meet God in His Holy Temple.  

David’s Enemy Never Triumphed 

Although David lost a few battles, he never knew the tragedy of defeat. 

Never Defeated 

When I love, I am beyond defeat. There is no triumphing over love. 

“Love never fails. If there are prophecies, they will be brought to nothing; if tongues, they will cease; if knowledge, it will be brought to nothing.” 1Cor 13:8