Posted by Psalms on Wednesday, 20 January 2016
Psalms 144:2
My goodness, and my fortress; my high tower, and my deliverer; my shield, and he in whom I trust; who subdueth my people under me.
144:2. My goodness, and my fortress. The word for goodness signifies “mercy.” It is all of mercy that God is any of the other good things to us, so that this is a highly comprehensive title. So is he himself also our fortress and safe abode: we cannot be driven out, or starved out, for our fortress is prepared for a siege.
My high tower, and my deliverer. As from a lofty watch-tower the believer, trusting in the Lord, looks down upon his enemies. He is out of bow-shot; he dwells on high. Jehovah is our Deliverer as well. These different figures set forth the varied benefits which come to us from our Lord. He is every good thing which we can need for this world or the next. He not only places us out of harm’s way full often, but when we must be exposed, he comes to our rescue.
My shield, and he in whom I trust. The believer opposes the Lord to the blows of the enemy, and finds himself secure.
Who subdueth my people under me. People who rule others should thank God if they succeed in the task. The victories of peace are as much worthy of joyful gratitude as the victories of war. Leaders in the Christian church cannot maintain their position except as the Lord preserves to them the mighty influence which insures obedience and evokes enthusiastic loyalty. For every particle of influence for good which we may possess let us magnify the name of the Lord.
Excerpt from:
The Treasury of David by Charles Haddon Spurgeon (1834-1892)
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