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Worship through the Battle. 2 Sam 22 - worship battleYour life is hard- You are going to go through struggles- If you wrote a psalm after going through it what would it say? I trusted myself, I was scared, I was lonely, God did nothing, I lived for myself broke busted and disgusted.This psalm is a summation of the struggles of David- He’s recollecting the wins and losses to the point of his life through the lens of song. He’s singing a song as he’s coming through the battle.Its not exceptional- This is common in the Bible- Song of Israel by the sea (Exodus 15:1-18) Song of Moses (Deuteronomy 32:1-43) Song of Deborah (Judges 5) Song of Habakkuk (Habakkuk 3:1-19)Song of Hannah (1 Samuel 2:1-10) Song of David (2 Samuel 22; Psalm 18)2 Sam 22 is very close to Psalm 18 and speaks to how David got through his struggles and wars.It spoke volumes to the people at the time-and speaks to us today as well.There’s a lot to cover- but what I’d like to do is just cover the main themes of the psalm, because the overall themes are the framework by which we understand the entirety of the Psalm. Lets walk through it together and see what David shares with us through this Psalm

I praise God He keeps me safe. Read V 1-3 - worship battle

He is my fortress, deliverer, strength, I trust him, he’s my shield, my refuge, savior from violence,God protected David in many ways- A friend in Jonathan who gave him wise counsel, A wife Michal, a wife who protected him, Samuel who was a great mentor and the Spirit of GodGod kept him safe from Saul, his enemies, distracted people and stopped armies.Psalm 17:8  Keep me as the apple of Your eye; Hide me under the shadow of Your wings,When you’re the apple of God’s eye he is going to watch over you. He will protect youThis idea of God’s protection is all throughout the OT because God had big plans for Israel to go and conquer nations and even when they had problems- God promised they would endureIsaiah 43:2 When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; And through the rivers, they shall not overflow you. When you walk through the fire, you shall not be burned, Nor shall the flame scorch you.Nahum 1:7  The Lord is good, A stronghold in the day of trouble; And He knows those who trust in Him.Proverbs 18:10  The name of the Lord is a strong tower; The righteous run to it and are safe.What does it mean to youDo you see how God has kept you safe? How he has watched out for you- looked over you?Do you see the hand of God upon your life? You are still here. He has looked over youDeployed- Psalm 91:7 A thousand may fall at your side, And ten thousand at your right hand;But it shall not come near you. GOD DID THAT FOR ME- HE PROTECTED MEAnd If you don’t feel safe- you need to appropriate the scriptures to get some FAITH-God protects his own- he watched out for David and he will watch out for YOU.Deuteronomy 31:6  Be strong and of good courage, do not fear nor be afraid of them; for the Lord your God, He is the One who goes with you. He will not leave you nor forsake you.”2 Timothy 4:18  And the Lord will deliver me from every evil work and preserve me for His heavenly kingdom. To Him be glory forever and ever. Amen!Psalm 121:7-8  

I was in trouble, I called on him, He rescues me, he hears me, and saved me READ V 4-20 - worship battle

When I call I’m saved from my enemies- surrounded by death Floods of ungodliness Sorrows of Hell and snares of death HE HEARD ME- why? Because those things make him angry! And he did something about it and delivered me!When we see sin and it upsets us, it upsets God even more. He hates wickedness Psalm 11:5 The Lord tests the righteous, But the wicked and the one who loves violence His soul hates.When we are upset about ungodly behavior,