5. That thy beloved may be delivered. David
was the Lord’s beloved—his name signifies “dear” or “beloved”—and there was in Israel a remnant according to the election of grace,
who were the beloved of the Lord; for their sakes the Lord wrought great
marvels. God’s beloved are the inner seed, for whose sake he preserves the
entire nation, which acts as a husk to the vital part. This is the main design
of providence, That thy beloved may be delivered; if it were not for
their sakes he would neither give a banner nor send victory to it. Save with thy fight hand, and hear me. Save at once, before the prayer is over; the
case is desperate unless there be immediate salvation. Tarry not, O Lord, till
I have done pleading; save first and hear afterwards. The salvation must be a
right royal and eminent one, such as only the omnipotent hand of God linked
with his dexterous wisdom can achieve. Urgent distress puts men upon pressing
and bold petitions such as this. We may by faith ask for and expect that our
extremity will be God’s opportunity; special and memorable defenses will be
wrought out when dire calamities appear to be imminent. The Lord’s David seeks
salvation as though it were for himself, but his eye is ever upon all those who
are one with him in the Father’s love. When divine interposition is necessary
for the rescue of the elect it must occur, for the first and greatest necessity
of providence is the honor of God, and the salvation of his chosen.
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