Welcome to Day 2443 of Wisdom-Trek, and thank you for joining me. This is Guthrie Chamberlain, Your Guide to Wisdom Wisdom Nuggets – Psalm 18:16-24 Wisdom-Trek Podcast Script - Day 2443 Welcome to Wisdom-Trek with Gramps! I am Guthrie Chamberlain, and we are on Day 2443 of our Trek. The Purpose of Wisdom-Trek is to create a legacy of wisdom, to seek out discernment and insights, and to boldly grow where few have chosen to grow before. In today’s Wisdom Nugget, I will guide you through the vast landscapes of biblical wisdom. Today, we’re continuing our journey through Psalm 18. We’ll be focusing on verses 16 through 24 from the New Living Translation. David reflects on God’s deliverance, righteousness, and faithfulness in these verses. They offer us valuable insights into the character of God and the way He interacts with those who love and obey Him. So, let’s embark on this trek together, uncovering the timeless wisdom contained within these powerful words. Psalm 18:16-24 (NLT): 16 He reached down from heaven and rescued me; he drew me out of deep waters. 17 He rescued me from my powerful enemies, from those who hated me and were too strong for me. 18 They attacked me at a moment when I was in distress, but the Lord supported me. 19 He led me to a place of safety; he rescued me because he delights in me. 20 The Lord rewarded me for doing right; he restored me because of my innocence. 21 For I have kept the ways of the Lord; I have not turned from my God to follow evil. 22 I have followed all his regulations; I have never abandoned his decrees. 23 I am blameless before God; I have kept myself from sin. 24 The Lord rewarded me for doing right. He has seen my innocence. God’s Rescue and Deliverance: Let’s begin with verses 16 through 18. David writes, “He reached down from heaven and rescued me; he drew me out of deep waters. He rescued me from my powerful enemies, from those who hated me and were too strong for me. They attacked me at a moment when I was in distress, but the Lord supported me.” In these verses, we see a vivid depiction of God’s intervention in David’s life. The imagery of being drawn out of deep waters suggests a situation of overwhelming danger and helplessness. David acknowledges that his enemies were too strong for him, but it was God who rescued him. This rescue wasn’t just a casual or distant act—God “reached down from heaven.” This personal involvement shows God’s deep care and commitment to those who trust Him. David’s enemies attacked him when he was most vulnerable, “at a moment when I was in distress.” But even in his weakest state, David found strength in the Lord’s support. This is a powerful reminder that no matter how desperate our situation may seem, God is always present to support and deliver us. God’s Delight and Reward: Moving on to verse 19, David writes, “He led me to a place of safety; he rescued me because he delights in me.” This verse is incredibly encouraging. David recognizes that God’s deliverance wasn’t just an act of duty—it was motivated by delight. God takes pleasure in rescuing and protecting those He loves. This idea of God delighting in us is a profound one. Often, we think of God’s actions as driven by His righteousness or His justice, which they are. But here, David emphasizes God’s delight. This is not the delight of a...
