Psalms 18:30-50
The Lord Jesus is pleased to bring us to a knowledge of His God, whose way is perfect and whose Word is tried (v. 30; Proverbs 30:5). In the first part of the psalm, He has taught us by His example to call upon Him in our afflictions. Here He teaches us to lean upon Him for our walk (vv. 33, 36) and for our conflict (vv. 34, 35 and 39).
Do we know from experience what it is to be set upon our high places? (cf. Habakkuk 3:19). From a high vantage point we can enjoy a prospect far and wide (see Isaiah 33:17). Think of the one offered to us at the end of this psalm. Our vision is extended into the future, to the time when God will destroy all the enemies of His Son. On the horizon we see the dawning of the day of His reign. He will be established Prince over His people Israel, but also Ruler over the nations. How aptly the hymn expresses His praise, "Hail to the Lord’s Anointed . . . He comes to break oppression, to set the captive free, to take away transgression and rule in equity".
It was necessary, for God’s glory, that the nations should praise Him, and so they will during His reign. But it is our privilege even today, drawn as we have been from among the nations, to sing hymns to the glory of His Name (v. 49, quoted in Romans 15:9). Let us not deprive Him of our praise.