God Promises to Save His Anointed

Psalms 20:6-7 Now I know that the LORD saves his anointed; he answers him from his holy heaven with the saving power of his right hand. 7 Some trust in chariots and some in horses, but we trust in the name of the LORD our God.
 
THE word anoint has several meanings in Scripture. It can merely refer to putting perfume on another or it can relate to medicinal purposes. David’s refence to anoint here means God’s supernatural election to personally empower one with the Holy Spirit. God did so, for example, with David in 1 Samuel 16:12 So Samuel sent and had Daivid brought in. He was ruddy, with a fine appearance and handsome features. Then the LORD said, “Rise and anoint him; he is the one.” 13 So Samuel took the horn of oil and anointed him in the presence of his brothers, and from that day on the Spirit of the Lord came upon David in power. Samuel then went to Ramah.   
   From that moment, David was under God’s supernatural protection. The Holy Spirit was on him and in him. God had anointed him to his kingdom purpose. He chose David, and did not let him go, even though David committed grievous sin.
   We have seen in the psalms to this point, that David sought and saw God’s power to protect him from his enemies. His words in verse 7 reflect Moses’ assurance in Deuteronomy 20:1 When you go to war against your enemies and see horses and chariots and an army greater than yours, do not be afraid of them, because the LORD your God, who brought you up out of Egypt, will be with you.
   To the patriarchs, prophets and his people, God often promised, “I am with you.” He had chosen and formed them. He had anointed them to be his people, and he would not abandon them. His plan was to protect Israel and bring into the earth his Anointed One, Jesus Christ, who would save man from sin. Even as God eventually exiled Judah because of their great idolatry, he still promised he would restore his anointed people, to be his people. Even as many Jews do not believe God’s promise and reject God today, one day the LORD will restore his anointed into a full relationship with him.
   Do you confess, “Jesus is my Lord and Savior. He is risen from the dead and sits at God’s right hand.” Then know that as surely as God anointed the Jews to be his people and the Spirit anointed David to be king, your confession is the evidence God has anointed you to be his own forever. The Spirit has come upon you, and you have become alive in faith to confess the truth of Jesus Christ.
   That anointing is eternally yours. It’s God’s gift. You will experience hardships and temptations. You will sin. You may even be a martyr for your faith. But God will never remove his anointing upon your soul. He will be with you always.