But God will never forget the needy; the hope of the afflicted will never perish. Psalm 9:18
The caption reads, For the director of music. To the tune of “The Death of the Son.” This psalm of David is one of praise to God who sits as King Forever. The needy and afflicted refers to all humanity, or in other words, me and you. God is our sole refuge and protector.
Many years after the death of Goliath David remembers the victory from the vantage point of time and greater wisdom. God has dealt with enemies, and an honorable praise and worship is to tell of all His marvelous works and to rejoice and be glad.
The God of David is not dispassionate regarding right and wrong. Sometimes you may think God is on your side when He is not. Keep in mind, God can be on both or neither side of a dispute. The important issue at hand is, who’s side are you on? David saw God in action against injustice. The unjust will suffer an eternal destruction, but the Lord will endure forever. Yes, it matters who’s side you are on because God will never forget the needy and afflicted.
Love,
Gretchen