Psa 20:5 | MHM | STEP | v. 5 : They pray for David’s success: “May he grant you according to your heart’s desire and fulfill all your plans” (Psalm 20:4 ). Because David wanted to do what pleased God, the people could confidently pray for his plans to succeed. When we live to honor God, we can trust that God will help us in our work. The people express their hope that God will answer these prayers: “We will rejoice in your salvation, and in the name of our God we will set up our banners” . Not only will they pray for the king, but they also promise to praise God when He saves them. They want to go into battle with God’s name as their banner, giving Him all the glory for any victory (1 Samuel 17:45 ). This psalm reminds us to pray for our leaders and support them with our prayers. It also points to Jesus Christ, the greatest Son of David. In His greatest trouble, God heard and helped Him (Hebrews 5:7 ). Jesus won the victory for us all, and God answered all His prayers for Himself and for us. Let us trust God, pray for those who lead us, and rejoice in His salvation.

‏ Psalms 20:5

v. 5: They pray for David’s success: “May he grant you according to your heart’s desire and fulfill all your plans” (Psalm 20:4 ^a). Because David wanted to do what pleased God, the people could confidently pray for his plans to succeed. When we live to honor God, we can trust that God will help us in our work.

The people express their hope that God will answer these prayers: “We will rejoice in your salvation, and in the name of our God we will set up our banners” . Not only will they pray for the king, but they also promise to praise God when He saves them. They want to go into battle with God’s name as their banner, giving Him all the glory for any victory (1 Samuel 17:45 ^b).

This psalm reminds us to pray for our leaders and support them with our prayers. It also points to Jesus Christ, the greatest Son of David. In His greatest trouble, God heard and helped Him (Hebrews 5:7 ^c). Jesus won the victory for us all, and God answered all His prayers for Himself and for us. Let us trust God, pray for those who lead us, and rejoice in His salvation.