May 13, 2026

Victorious Psalm #

Psalm 118:1-5

Introduction

This is a victorious Psalm. Most believe David is the Psalmist, though no author is mentioned. It is a Psalm that was likely sung entering Jerusalem, singing to the Lord. It is likely written after David was established as King of Israel.

I’m really mentioning this as part of the introduction, because we have considered much of this ideas in the past, and I want to give them to you, but not focus upon them tonight.

I. Call to Gratitude (1-5) #

- Thanks is to rendered to the LORD!

A. Attributes #

i. “he is good” (1) #

Can we ever stop thinking of God’s goodness to us?
- We should be grateful, thankful every day for God’s salvation, protection, and blessings

ii. “his mercy endureth for ever” (1, 2, 3, 4) #

B. Audience #

i. A call to Israel (2) #

- This was a call from a national leader to praise the Lord!

ii. A call to the House of Aaron (3) #

- This was a call to the religious leaders to praise the Lord!

iii. A call to them that fear the LORD" (5) #

- This is an all inclusive call, for all they who fear the LORD, should praise him!

II. Confidence in God (5-18) #

A. Personal Testimony 1 (5-7) #

i. Prayer (5) “I called upon the LORD” #

Go to the Lord in prayer!
- Believe he is there, and will hear you!
- Leave your burden with the Lord!

ii. Reply (5) “The LORD answered me” #

Don’t be surprised when the Lord answers your prayer!

iii. Intervening (5) “set me in a large place” #

iv. LORD works (6-7) #

Those who confide in God, do not fear man.
No fear -

Pro 28:1 — The wicked flee when no man pursueth: but the righteous are bold as a lion.

2 Timothy 1:7 — For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.

- Poor Johnny, was scared of the basement, it was dark, had a pull string light in the center…. His mom wanted to teach him to overcome his fear, told him Jesus was with him. Sent him to the basement to get the broom, he goes to the door, hollers down the stairs, Jesus pass me the broom!

v. The Lord blesses those who help righteous leaders (7) #

B. Personal Testimony 2 (10-13) “compassed me about” #

i. “compassed me about” 10, 11, 12 #

To be completely surrounded by enemies… David knew what that was like!

ii. “I will destroy them” 10, 11, 12 #

A conquering mindset, not vindictive thinking.

iii. The Lord’s intervention (13) #

Enemy actually tries to attack, God intervenes.

C. Lesson (8-9) #

i. Trust the LORD over man (8) #

- Friend, trusted ally,

ii. Trust the LORD over princes (9) #

iii. A lesson we likely already know, but need reminded to practice, and believe. #

D. Work of the LORD (14-18) #

i. Strength (14) #

- This is a relief! You don’t have to be the tough guy… you cannot out power God, you cannot outwit God, you cannot out do God in way!
- The power, and victory is ALWAYS won in God’s strength.

ii. Song (14) #

Isaiah 51:11 — Therefore the redeemed of the Lord shall return, and come with singing unto Zion; and everlasting joy shall be upon their head: they shall obtain gladness and joy; and sorrow and mourning shall flee away.

iii. Salvation (14) #

III. Coming King (19-27) #

A. David taking the Throne (19-20) #

i. Recognition of God establishing him (21) #

B. Prophetic of Jesus #

There is an element of David here too, David had been rejected, and seemed unlikely – when anointed… went through all his brothers first. Saul wanted him dead, God wanted him king.

Matthew 21:42 — Jesus saith unto them, Did ye never read in the scriptures, The stone which the builders rejected, the same is become the head of the corner: this is the Lord's doing, and it is marvellous in our eyes? (Mark 12:10-11, Lu 20:17)

Acts 4:11 — This is the stone which was set at nought of you builders, which is become the head of the corner. (Peter’s message)

Ephesians 2:20–22 —20 And are built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief corner stone; 21 In whom all the building fitly framed together groweth unto an holy temple in the Lord: 22 In whom ye also are builded together for an habitation of God through the Spirit. (Paul’s message)

C. Revealed by God (27) #

i. “which hath shewed us light” – God sheds his light in our hearts! #

ii. Bind the sacrifice with words – you cannot come to God without a Sacrifice, and Jesus paid the price, and is the only acceptable sacrifice #

Hebrews 9:12 — Neither by the blood of goats and calves, but by his own blood he entered in once into the holy place, having obtained eternal redemption for us.

IV. Closing Gratitude (28-29) #

A. Acceptance of God (28) #

The Psalmist accepts, and proclaims, “Thou art my God” to be praised, and exalted (glorified).