Tim Chang
Author: Stephen Weller
1,070 words, 6 minutes read time
God Is Our Salvation
19 Blessed be the Lord, who daily bears us up; God is our salvation. 20 Our God is a God of salvation, and to God, the Lord, belong deliverances from death. (Psalm 68:19-20 ESV)
In the context of this Psalm, salvation is protection from enemies, which means military victories over them. To apply the general principle to us we must define our enemy and what salvation then means to us. Our enemy is the power of darkness and his use of sin to control our lives. Salvation would be deliverance from the bondage of our sin and deliverance from its wage of death.
Because of all that God has done in providing us with salvation, we rejoice through praise, worship and devotion over the provision and kindness of his grace. It is by that grace that we are saved and strengthened to bear us up under the cares of life. God provides a promise in Isaiah 46:4 ESV: “even to your old age I am he, and to gray hairs I will carry you. I have made, and I will bear; I will carry and will save.” God is there for us.
Our God is a God of salvation and he provided that salvation through the sacrifice of his Son, Jesus Christ, on the cross. Jesus died in our place, taking upon himself our sin and in exchange he clothed us with his righteousness allowing us to come and stand before a holy God without blemish.
Once we are a child of his through salvation, we are secure in him. “See now that I, even I, am he, and there is no god beside me; I kill and I make alive; I wound and I heal; and there is none that can deliver out of my hand” (Deuteronomy 32:39 ESV). Jesus is the living one who died on the cross, rose from the dead and is alive forevermore, and has the keys of Death and Hades (Revelation 1:18).
Father thank you for the gift of salvation that is ours by grace through faith. Lord thank you for your willingness to suffer and die for us who through faith trust in you.
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Summary Theme
God’s Daily Salvation and Deliverance
Summary Paragraph
Psalm 68:19–20 is a joyful declaration of God’s continual care for His people. David praises the Lord as the One who daily bears the burdens of His children and continually provides salvation. God is not distant or uninvolved; He actively sustains, helps, and delivers His people through the challenges of life. The psalm emphasizes that salvation belongs to God alone and that He possesses the power to rescue from danger, suffering, and even death itself. These verses call believers to respond with gratitude, confidence, and worship, knowing that the God who saves is also the God who faithfully carries them each day.
Discussion Questions with Extended Answers:
1. What does it mean that God “daily loads us with benefits” or “daily bears our burdens”?
Answer:
This phrase highlights God’s ongoing involvement in the lives of His people. Rather than blessing believers only at significant moments, God provides continual care every day. His benefits include physical provision, spiritual strength, guidance, protection, forgiveness, and encouragement. The wording also conveys the idea that God helps carry the burdens His people face. Life brings trials, responsibilities, and hardships, but believers are not expected to bear them alone. God faithfully sustains His children day after day. This truth encourages gratitude because many of God’s blessings are so constant that they can easily be overlooked.
2. Why is God called “the God of our salvation”?
Answer:
God is called “the God of our salvation” because He is the source and author of deliverance. Throughout Scripture, God rescues His people from danger, oppression, sin, and ultimately death. In the Old Testament, He delivered Israel repeatedly from their enemies. In the New Testament, He provides the ultimate salvation through Jesus Christ, who died and rose again for sinners. Salvation is not achieved by human effort but is a gift that originates with God. The title reminds believers that their hope rests not in themselves but in the Lord who saves completely and eternally.
3. What does verse 20 teach about God’s power over death?
Answer:
Verse 20 declares that God possesses “the issues from death,” meaning He has authority over life and death. No circumstance is beyond His control. Throughout biblical history, God delivered individuals from situations that seemed hopeless and even raised people from the dead. Ultimately, this truth points forward to Jesus Christ, whose resurrection demonstrated God’s victory over death itself. Believers can face mortality with confidence because the God who rules over death has promised eternal life through Christ. Death is not the final word; God is sovereign over it and has provided a way to overcome it.
4. How should believers respond to God’s daily blessings and deliverance?
Answer:
The appropriate response is worship, thanksgiving, trust, and obedience. David begins with the words, “Blessed be the Lord,” showing that praise naturally follows recognition of God’s goodness. Believers should regularly remember God’s faithfulness and thank Him for both visible and unseen blessings. Trust grows when we recognize how consistently God has cared for us in the past. Gratitude also motivates obedience because we desire to honor the One who has done so much for us. A life of praise acknowledges that every good gift ultimately comes from God.
5. How do these verses encourage believers during difficult times?
Answer:
These verses remind believers that they are never abandoned in their struggles. God not only saves but also sustains. He carries burdens, provides strength, and remains present through every trial. Even when circumstances seem overwhelming, God’s power and faithfulness remain unchanged. The assurance that God controls life, death, and every situation in between gives believers confidence to persevere. Knowing that God daily helps His people transforms fear into faith and discouragement into hope. His past faithfulness becomes the foundation for trusting Him with present and future challenges.
Key Lesson
Psalm 68:19–20 teaches that God is the faithful Savior who daily sustains His people, carries their burdens, and possesses complete power to deliver them; even from death itself. Therefore, believers can live with gratitude, confidence, and unwavering trust in His care.
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