144:1 This is a Psalm of David and it is important to remember that David was a soldier, in a sense, for the kingdom of Israel. In this Psalm, he is thankful to God who trained him for war. It was necessary for Israel to defend itself and to bring evil and corruption to destruction. David did not take for granted the strength and skill God blessed him with to keep the people safe from dangerous enemies.
144:2 A list of things God becomes for us: love, kindness, protection, home, perspective, deliverer, defender, haven, soldier, upholder. God does many things for each of His children. He is able to provide so much in our lives that we lack nothing. Whatever need we have, He will fill.
144:3-4 It was precious to David that humanity could garner the attention of God, the affection of God. We are small and weak yet we have the love of our big, strong God. David highlights once again that God is compassionate and gentle.
144:5-8 In a place of fear, David reflected on the power of God and prayed for it to find him and rescue him. David knew that the whole earth responded to God's authority. David's affirmations reminds us to have our own. Our God can change the landscape, literal and metaphorically in our lives. He responds to our calls... we need only to call.
144:9-10 We keep our praise of God vibrant and fresh. Continually renewed and strengthened by awe and gratitude for what God does in our lives. Fresh worship and love keep us productive in faith and life and hopeful and joyful in spirit. Our God also deserves for our praise and love of Him to be deep and new each day because He is constantly working deep, new things in our hearts and lives. His protection and salvation allowed David to live and persevere and the same is done for us.
144:11-15 David prayed for the strength of the people of God's kingdom for their posterity. David thought forward for humanity. He knew that all acts of righteousness are for the individuals involved but also the greater picture. We can could on increase and blessing from God when we trust in Him and live according to His will.
"Happy are the people whose God is the Lord!"
"Happy are the people whose God is the Lord!"
