The Song Of The Lord’s Deliverance Series

THE SONG OF THE LORD’S DELIVERANCE

By Rev. Samuel Arimoro

Main Text: 2 Samuel 22:1-51

Supporting Texts: Psalm 18:1-50, Exodus 15:1-18, Psalm 34:1-7, Revelation 15:3-4, Isaiah 12:1-6

INTRODUCTION:

2 Samuel 22 is a song of victory and thanksgiving sung by David toward the end of his life. It is a powerful testimony of God’s consistent help, deliverance, and preservation throughout David’s journey—from the wilderness, through battles, betrayals, wars, and triumphs. This chapter is a mirror of Psalm 18, indicating how deeply David treasured God's intervention.

The song is not just poetic but prophetic. It declares the nature of God as a deliverer, shield, fortress, rock, and avenger. David does not take credit for his victories. Instead, he acknowledges that without God, he would have been overwhelmed. Every enemy that rose against him fell because of the Lord.

This passage reminds believers that gratitude is the fitting response to divine intervention. When God brings you out of many troubles, it is not enough to rejoice silently—you must declare His faithfulness publicly. David’s song teaches us that deliverance must be remembered and recorded, for the encouragement of generations to come.

1. GRATITUDE IS THE RIGHT RESPONSE TO GOD’S DELIVERANCE

David began by extolling God for His powerful help in distress.

a) “The Lord is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer” (2 Samuel 22:2)

David recognised that his security and strength came only from God.

b) Testimonies of God’s goodness must not be hidden—they are a form of worship and witness

When we sing our deliverance, we strengthen others’ faith.

c) God deserves the praise for every battle we did not lose and every trap we escaped

David remembered every moment God saved him.

d) Thanksgiving invites God to do more and reveals our dependence on Him

To forget is to risk losing the future.

Biblical Example: Miriam led Israel in a song of victory after the Red Sea crossing (Exodus 15:20-21).

2. DIVINE INTERVENTION IS OFTEN SWIFT, POWERFUL, AND PERSONAL

David described how God moved on his behalf when he was in danger.

a) “He bowed the heavens and came down… darkness was under His feet” (2 Samuel 22:10)

God’s response to David’s cry was majestic and supernatural.

b) When God arises for His children, creation itself responds—lightning, thunder, fire

He will shake heaven and earth to rescue His own.

c) The personal nature of God’s rescue reveals His covenant commitment to His people

God is not a distant deliverer; He gets involved.

d) No matter how overwhelming the storm, God can move in with great force to save us

David saw God’s wrath against his enemies and love toward him.

Biblical Example: In Acts 12, an angel delivered Peter from prison in answer to the church’s prayer.

3. GOD TRAINS AND EQUIPS HIS OWN FOR BATTLE

David acknowledged that his victories were not from skill alone but divine empowerment.

a) “He teaches my hands to make war, so that my arms can bend a bow of bronze” (2 Samuel 22:35)

David recognised God as the source of his battle strength.

b) Every spiritual victory is won through divine training and grace

God doesn’t only deliver us — He prepares us.

c) No enemy is too strong when God is the one who arms you for battle

David was made stronger than his foes by God's hand.

d) God wants warriors, not just worshippers—those who fight under His banner and by His strength

The Lord makes champions out of the weak.

Biblical Example: Gideon was transformed from fearful to fearless when God empowered him (Judges 6:11–16).

4. THE PATH OF INTEGRITY ATTRACTS GOD’S FAVOUR

David credited his uprightness and obedience for drawing God’s help.

a) “The Lord rewarded me according to my righteousness…” (2 Samuel 22:21)

David did not claim perfection, but he lived in covenant faithfulness.

b) God responds to a heart that honours Him, even in secret

Obedience is a magnet for divine favour.

c) When we walk in His ways, we become candidates for divine backing in battle

God delights in defending the righteous.

d) Righteousness may not exempt us from trouble, but it guarantees God’s intervention

God watches over the path of the just.

Biblical Example: Job’s integrity preserved his destiny despite satanic opposition (Job 1:8-10, Job 42:12).

5. GOD’S DELIVERANCE BRINGS ELEVATION AND ESTABLISHMENT

David did not just survive—he was lifted and made great.

a) “You have also given me the shield of Your salvation… and Your gentleness has made me great” (2 Samuel 22:36)

David's greatness was birthed in God’s kindness, not self-promotion.

b) God doesn’t just pull us out of battles—He promotes us afterwards

Deliverance is often followed by divine promotion.

c) The same hands that protect you in crisis will establish you in peace

God’s purpose goes beyond rescue—it includes restoration.

d) After every season of warfare comes a season of stability for those who trust in the Lord