The David Spoon Experience 9-20-23 Part 1

A) As Psalm 40 draws to a close, David makes several powerful statements that can help us in our daily walk. In verse 11, he says that God’s loving kindness and truth continually preserve him. While we may not fully understand this, it is important to recognize that God’s truth preserves us. It sustains and keeps us going, which is why we need to be refreshed every day. And this truth is given to us because of God’s loving-kindness.

B) For those who are Bible Geeks, the next verse is particularly noteworthy. David says that his iniquities have overtaken him and are more numerous than the hairs on his head. This reference may be found in the Gospel of Matthew, chapter 10, verse 30, where Jesus points out that even the hairs on our head are numbered. This means that not only does God know every detail about us, but He also knows every sin from our past, present, and future, and that we are still working to overcome.

C) David also prays a unique prayer regarding those continually attacking him. He asks the Lord to confound them and cause them to function in disharmony. They seek to destroy his life, and he retaliates by asking the Lord to confuse and disorient them. Believe it or not, this is an act of mercy.

D) David concludes the psalm by saying that all who seek the Lord should rejoice and be glad in Him. Those who love His salvation should continually say, “The Lord be magnified.” Salvation is a source of joy, but many of us forget this because of everything in life that we have to deal with. However, it always comes back to the same principle: when the disciples cast out evil spirits, Jesus told them not to rejoice about that but rather to rejoice that their names are written in heaven. Salvation is a steadfast joy.