From: Beverly French [frenchb@vcss.k12.ca.us]
Sent: Sunday, May 15, 2005 7:00 AM
To: Heritage
Subject: May 15, 2005 Greetings

There were many opportunities this week to stand before the throne of grace in intercessory pray. In preparation of this I was lead to Psalm 21:1-7 (a praise Psalm of King David and it follows the prayer of Psalm 20). I would like to share the glorious truth that is ours in Christ found in verses one and two that we may greatly rejoice in our wonderful Lord.

Verse 1 "O Lord, in Thy strength the king will be glad
              And in Thy salvation how greatly he will rejoice."

This verse speaks of trust, salvation and joy. The Lord is mighty in strength, all powerful; therefore, our trust is in Him alone!

"In God, whose word I praise,
 In God I have put my trust; I shall not be afraid..." Psalm 56:4

"Behold, God is my salvation,
I will trust and not be afraid;
For the Lord God is my strength and song,
And He has become my salvation." Isaiah 12:2

"...For I know whom I have believed and I am convinced that He is able to guard what I have entrusted to Him." 2 Timothy 1:12

In Him is salvation:
"The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The Lord is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?" Psalm 27:1

"But the salvation of the righteous is of the Lord He is their strength in the time of trouble." Palm 37:39

"Behold, God is my salvation; I will trust, and not be afraid for the Lord Jehovah is my strength and my song; he also has become my salvation." Isaiah 12:2

Since the Lord Himself is the source of our trust and salvation, the two can not be separated. What joy this brings to the heart of everyone who BELIEVES in Christ. It causes us to greatly rejoice!

"I will rejoice greatly in the Lord, my soul will exult in my God; for he has clothed me with garments of salvation, he has wrapped me with the robe of righteousness, as a bridegroom decks himself with garland, and as a bride adorns herself with her jewels." Isaiah 61:10

"Thy words were found and I ate them, and Thy words became a joy and the delight of my heart..." Jeremiah 15:16

"And though you have not see Him, you love Him, and though you do not see Him now, but believe in Him, you greatly rejoice with joy inexpressible and full of glory."  1 Peter 1:8

Verse 2 "Thou has given him his heart's desire,
               And Thou has not withheld the request of his lips.
               Selah."

"He shall call upon Me, and I will answer him; I will be with him in trouble; I will deliver him, and honor him." Psalm 91:15

"And it shall come to pass that before they call, I will answer; and while they are yet speaking, I will hear." Isaiah 65:24

"And I say to you, ask, and it shall be given to you; seek, and you shall find; knock and it shall be opened to you." Luke 11:9

"If you abide in Me, and My words abide in you, ask whatever you wish, and it shall be done for you." John 15:7

Selah means to "pause and think on that."

In these verses I am reminded of what the Apostle Paul tells us in Philippians 4:6-7, "Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all comprehension, shall guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus."

With songs of praise let us, His Church, exalt our Lord and Savior for He is worthy of all honor and praise.