Spirit, Speak by Me

“’The Lord lives, and blessed be my rock,
    and exalted be my God, the rock of my salvation,
the God who gave me vengeance
    and brought down peoples under me,
who brought me out from my enemies;
    you exalted me above those who rose against me;
    you delivered me from men of violence.

‘For this I will praise you, O Lord, among the nations,
    and sing praises to your name.
Great salvation he brings to his king,
    and shows steadfast love to his anointed,
    to David and his offspring forever.’

“Now these are the last words of David:

“The oracle of David, the son of Jesse,
    the oracle of the man who was raised on high,
the anointed of the God of Jacob,
    the sweet psalmist of Israel:

‘The Spirit of the Lord speaks by me;
    his word is on my tongue.
The God of Israel has spoken;
    the Rock of Israel has said to me:
When one rules justly over men,
    ruling in the fear of God,
he dawns on them like the morning light,
    like the sun shining forth on a cloudless morning,
    like rain^[c] that makes grass to sprout from the earth.

‘For does not my house stand so with God?
    For he has made with me an everlasting covenant,
    ordered in all things and secure.
For will he not cause to prosper
    all my help and my desire?” 2 Samuel 22:47-23:5

Shepherd David, servant David, King David was caught up in the bundle of life entrusted and anointed by his Lord. Heart and pen sang constant themes of gladness and exaltation to this Rock of Israel Who was his delight and praise. Any deliverance, every part of salvation, all success could be attributed to Him. This sweet psalmist of Israel spoke by Him and unto Him for the ages. (Acts 13:36)

We serve many roles over the moments and years of life, and have manifold opportunities to speak up and out. What captivates our souls becomes fodder for our words. Awareness of and immersion in the Lord’s great love, faithfulness, and intervention inspires all that issues forth. Continual praise in perspective and attitude translates to blessedness from our tongues.

How rich is our daily experience with God from first awaking? How intent are we on His benevolent involvement in our work and circumstances, how keenly aware of His ways? When do we take time to study His word, and how diligently do we endeavor to keep them? Soaking in His truth by knowledge and practice influences how and what we communicate. Are we a clear and ready conduit for His Spirit to speak? (2 Samuel 22:2-4,17-20,29-32,44)

If we were to compose last words before our purpose on earth is complete, who would be their focus? We must see all we have and are and have done as wholly from and to our Christ. When we do, our spoken words will be bright as the sun and refreshing as rain, and He will be lifted high. How can we adjust our daily outlook to keep Him at the fore? (Acts 17:24-26; Galatians 6:14; Colossians 1:15-17)

Lord, so empty me of self and fill me with Your Spirit that all I speak exalts You with the honor and praise You deserve.