Only in God
David wrote this song for the dedication of the temple. In this song, he expressed his thankfulness to God in hearing his prayer, healing him, helping him, and sparing his life…even if he didn’t deserve such mercy. He confessed the pride he had in his own success in verse 6. The King James Version states his attitude well, “And in my prosperity, I shall never be moved.” David put his confidence in his own accomplishments. Quickly, he discovered that he could not put his security in himself. Only in God do we find our ultimate security and true joy. Only in God do we find amazing grace and unthinkable mercy. Only in God can we dance and rejoice after disappointment or discipline. “O Lord my God, I will give You thanks forever” (vs. 12b).
