35:1-3 This Psalm was David's prayer for God's defense. Like David, recognize that we are not the hero; God is the champion in our life within all of our battles. It is not a practice of humility so much as it is wise surrender; we need Him.
35:4-8 David trusted God to exert and restore justice to his life. David knew that he did not have to seek his own vengeance, because God restored balance on his behalf. God watches the whole earth, and knows each heart intimately; He misses nothing, and we can trust that He will place order in our lives.
35:9-10 David lived in a constant state of worship; with his whole body, he loved the Lord. All of David's energy went to reverence; it amazed him, the magnitude of God's generosity and ability on behalf of His children.
35:11-16 Whenever David felt unjustly attacked, he returned to his heart that loved God. He delved into prayer. Even though the times were difficult, he had full confidence in God's inevitable control over the situation.
35:17-18 David pleaded often; he needed rescue many times in his life. He always looked to God to provide that rescue, and therefore he always received it. He knew that his moments of feeling desperate and cornered, sad and lost were temporary because God was present with him through it all.
35:19-26 David asked God to disallow evil to get away with the victory. God does not allow His children to be swallowed up by the cruel or haughty.
35:27-28 "Shout for joy and be glad," was David's advice to all of us who have placed our hearts and our hope in God's hands. Magnify Him; God loves to take care of His children. Praise Him all the day long.
