And David spoke the words of this song to the Lord in the day that the Lord delivered him from the hand of all his enemies and from the hand of Saul. He said, “The Lord is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer; My God, my rock, in whom I take refuge, My shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold and my refuge; My savior, You save me from violence. I call upon the Lord, who is worthy to be praised, And I am saved from my enemies.” (2 Samuel 22:1-4,NASB)
The author of 2nd Samuel reports that King David wrote a song of thanksgiving to God for rescuing him from his enemies. David had been chased by King Saul, who intended to kill him; he was displaced on the throne by his son Absolom, who also chased him and wanted to kill him; and finally, when David regained his throne, he survived a rebellion from another tribe seeking to displace and replace him. This song is also repeated in Psalm 18.
King David is truly thankful that God has delivered him from his enemies. He uses many words that denote safety and security: rock; fortress; deliverer; refuge; shield; horn; and stronghold. David leaves no doubt as to Who is responsible for his well being: “My savior, You save me from violence.” And finally, King David tells us Who he will call on in times of trouble: “I call upon the Lord, who is worthy to be praised, And I am saved from my enemies.”
God does indeed deliver us during times of trouble. He performs all the roles that King David lists in his song. God alone is our Rock; He’s our Fortress and our Deliverer; He is my Refuge; He is our Shield and the Horn of our Salvation; and He’s our Stronghold when trouble strikes. God has provided salvation through the blood of Jesus Christ, His Son. Jesus is our Salvation! A very present help in trouble!