Psalm 21

I. Thanksgiving for mercies granted to the king (Psalm 21:1-6)

A. Joy in the salvation of God (Psalm 21:1; 1 Peter 1:10-12; Ephesians 3:4)
B. Prayer (Psalm 21:2; James 1:6; 1 John 5:14-15)
C. The crown (Psalm 21:3; Galatians 4:4-5; 2 Timothy 4:8)
D. Life (Psalm 21:4; John 10:10)
E. Honor and majesty (Psalm 21:5-6; 2 Samuel 7:18; Ephesians 2:8-9)

II. The hope of future victories (Psalm 21:7-12)

A. Steadfast trust (Psalm 21:7; 1 Corinthians 15:58)
B. The enemies of God do not stand a chance (Psalm 21:8-12; 2 Thessalonians 1:7-10; Matthew 8:12; 22:13; 24:51; 25:30; 25:21, 23)

III. The reward for faithfulness (Psalm 21:13)

A. The power rests with God, not with us (Psalm 21:13)
B. Coffman: “There can be no higher activity on the part of mankind than that of worshipping and praising the Creator” (Ecclesiastes 12:13-14; Philippians 2:12-13)