Psalm 21 Continued…
Psalms 21:3-6 You welcomed him with rich blessings and placed a crown of pure gold on his head. He asked you for life, and you gave it to him — length of days, for ever and ever. Through the victories you gave, his glory is great; you have bestowed on him splendor and majesty. Surely you have granted him eternal blessings and made him glad with the joy of your presence.
The word “welcomed” in verse 3 means “to see to it beforehand.” The Lord met Joshua before the battle of Jericho (Joshua 5:13-15); and God went before David and “welcomed” him to the battlefield and victory. It is a great encouragement to know that God goes before His obedient people and guides us along the path leading to victory: “For this God is our God for ever and ever; he will be our guide even to the end.” (Psalm 48:14).
The crown in verse 3 is probably of God’s special “rich blessings” upon David (v. 5)— “You made him a little lower than the heavenly beings and crowned him with glory and honor.” (Psalm 8:5). If a real crown is meant, it is probably the crown of an Ammonite king (2 Samuel 12:30). To David, the victory God gave was like a second coronation, assuring that he was indeed God’s anointed. “Length of days forever and ever” (v. 4) and “eternal blessings” (v. 6), remind us of God’s covenant with David that was ultimately fulfilled in Christ— “But the angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary, you have found favor with God. You will be with child and give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name Jesus. He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High. The Lord God will give him the throne of his father David, and he will reign over the house of Jacob forever; his kingdom will never end.” (Luke 1:30-33).
PRAY
Father, thank You for giving me the promise of eternal life. You gave me Jesus, and I’m so grateful for His work. I praise You for giving me eternal life in Jesus.