Lord loved him, and that is what kept him from giving up. He had so much faith even through the tough times, and because of that God blessed him a great deal. In the second verse, David says, “When evil-doers drew night unto me to eat my flesh, my oppressors and mine enemies themselves weakened and fell.” By evildoers, enemies, and oppressors he means Saul’s party. They fell dead and became weak in the war against the Philistines. God forsook the people trying to persecute David, because they have forsaken God (Makrakis, 161-162). His enemies could never do him harm, because time and time again the Lord delivered him. David took his stand trusting on the highlands of faith, and because of that God always had His angels guarding David.David continues his prayer by saying, “Though an host should encamp against me, my heart shall not fear: though war shall rise against me, in this I will be confident.” In other words, “In spite of this I am trustful.” David was sure that he was on victory’s side, because Samuel had anointed him king. God had promised him the throne; therefore, Saul and his army could not prevent him from sitting on the throne. His future was in good hands; it was in God’s hands.David was not afraid to make requests to the Lord, because he knew that God would grant him his requests. He presented this request, “One thing I have asked of the Lord, this is what I seek, that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to gaze upon the beauty of the Lord, and to seek Him in His holy temple.” He desired so much to dwell in the house of the Lord and to serve God and be delighted by the contemplation and knowledge of the Lord. He asked God to give him the right to enter the holy of holies as a servant of God’s as well as a friend (Makrakis, 162).David felt confident making the previous request because God had done similar things...
