GOD HEARS YOUR PRAYERS
“You have granted him his heart’s desire and have not withheld the request of his lips.” Psalms 21:2 NIV
The historical and literary context of this psalm is important to understand in order to hear the heart of the message. Psalm 20 is a psalm of King David asking God for favor to win the battle, and Psalm 21 is a thanksgiving prayer after the battle has been won.
Oftentimes, we tend to come to God with all kinds of sacrifices when we are in dire need of something, but very few return with praise once the breakthrough has come. The reason for this is the shortness of our memory, and the distraction of our hearts when times are good.
A double layer in this same prayer is that the King is thankful on behalf of the people. In winning this battle, the King acknowledges the faithfulness of God in keeping His covenant to preserve the Davidic line. So this is not a promise that God grants all personal desires, but a testimony that God has been faithful to His anointed king and to His covenant people through him.
Child of God, always remember the covenant you have with God. Prayer should not be a mere channel of transaction, but a place of communion where you adore your Father who gave His son for you, and surely not withhold anything with Him.
Prayer: My Father, I thank you for this word. I thank you for the privilege to come to the throne of grace with boldness and confidence. Most of all, I thank you for my Lord and savior Christ, whose sacrifice affords me all things I need for life and godliness. To you belongs all glory, honor and praise. Amen!
CI.
RELATED RESOURCES
• Psalm 20
• Psalm 21
• Romans 8:32
