EGW Writings2 Samuel 22

Spiritual Gifts, vol. 4a

Chapter 35—David

4aSG 93.1

David composed many of the Psalms in the wilderness, to which he was compelled to flee for safety. Saul even pursued him there, and David was several times preserved from falling into the hands of Saul by the special interposition of Providence. While David was thus passing through severe trials and hardships, he manifested an unwavering trust in God, and was especially imbued with his Spirit, as he composed his songs which recount his dangers and deliverances, ascribing praise and glory to God, his merciful preserver. In these Psalms is seen a spirit of fervor, devotion and holiness. He sung these songs, which express his thoughts and meditations of divine things, accompanied with skillful music upon the harp and other instruments. The Psalm contained in 2 Samuel 22, was composed while Saul was hunting him to take his life. Nearly all the sacred songs of David were arranged in the earlier period of his life, while he was serving the Lord with integrity and purity of heart.

The Spirit of Prophecy, vol. 1

Chapter 34—David

1SP 386.1

David composed many of the psalms in the wilderness, to which he was compelled to flee for safety. Saul even pursued him there; and David was several times preserved from falling into the hands of Saul, by the special interposition of Providence. While David was thus passing through severe trials and hardships, he manifested an unwavering trust in God, and was especially imbued with his Spirit as he composed his songs which recount his dangers and deliverances, ascribing praise and glory to God, his merciful preserver. In these psalms is seen a spirit of fervor, devotion, and holiness. He sung these songs, which express his thoughts and meditations of divine things, accompanied with skillful music upon the harp and other instruments. The psalm contained in 2 Samuel 22, was composed while Saul was hunting him to take his life. Nearly all the sacred songs of David were arranged in the earlier period of his life, while he was serving the Lord with integrity and purity of heart.

Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 17 (1902)

Ms 163, 1902

17LtMs, Ms 163, 1902, par. 1

The twenty-second chapter of second Samuel contains David’s testimony to the goodness, mercy, and love of God. He dwells on the watchful care that God has ever shown toward him. He recounts the Lord’s goodness and the manifestations of His power in his behalf.

17LtMs, Ms 163, 1902, par. 6

“The Lord rewarded me according to my righteousness; according to my cleanness in His eyesight; according to the cleanness of my hands hath He recompensed me. For I have kept the way of the Lord, and have not wickedly departed from God. For all His judgments were before me; as for His statutes, I did not depart from them. I was also upright before Him, and have kept myself from mine iniquity. Therefore the Lord hath recompensed me according to my righteousness; according to my cleanness in His eyesight. With the merciful Thou wilt show Thyself merciful, and with the upright man Thou wilt show Thyself upright. With the pure Thou wilt show Thyself pure, and with the froward Thou wilt show Thyself unsavory. And the afflicted people Thou wilt save; but Thine eyes are upon the haughty, that Thou mayest bring them down. For Thou art my lamp, O Lord; and the Lord will lighten my darkness. For by Thee have I run through a troop, by my God have I leaped over a wall. As for God, His way is perfect; the word of the Lord is tried; he is a buckler to all them that trust in Him.” [See 2 Samuel 22:32, 47, 21-31.]

God’s Amazing Grace

Gives Limitless Strength, September 11

AG 262.1

God is my strength and power: and he maketh my way perfect. 2 Samuel 22:33.

God’s Amazing Grace

Encircled by a Rainbow, March 3

AG 70.4

It is the mingling of judgment and mercy that makes salvation full and complete. It is the blending of the two that leads us, as we view the world’s Redeemer and the law of Jehovah, to exclaim, “Thy gentleness hath made me great” (2 Samuel 22:36). We know that the gospel is a perfect and complete system, revealing the immutability of the law of God.... Mercy invites us to enter through the gates into the city of God, and justice is sacrificed to accord to every obedient soul full privileges as a member of the royal family, a child of the heavenly King.6SDA Bible Commentary 6:1071, 1072.

My Life Today

Gentleness, February 18

ML 53.1

Thou hast also given me the shield of thy salvation: and thy gentleness hath made me great. 2 Samuel 22:36.

Selected Messages Book 1

Chapter 33—“Search the Scriptures”

1SM 242.2

Students, you are safe only as, in perfect submission and obedience, you connect yourselves with Christ. The yoke is easy, for Christ carries the weight. As you lift the burden of the cross, it will become light; and that cross is to you a pledge of eternal life. It is the privilege of each to follow gladly after Christ, exclaiming at every step, “Thy gentleness hath made me great” (2 Samuel 22:36). But if we would travel heavenward, we must take the Word of God as our lesson book. In the words of Inspiration we must read our lessons day by day.

This Day With God

The Charming Christian, March 11

TDG 79.4

If we would teach others, we ourselves must daily learn lessons from Christ. There are some who do not comprehend the sacredness of the work of God. Those of the least ability, the most thoughtless and even the indolent youth, especially demand our prayerful consideration. We need special wisdom to know how to help those who seem inconsiderate and thoughtless. Said David, “Thy gentleness hath made me great” (2 Samuel 22:36, Psalm 18:35).

Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 8 (1893)

Lt 78, 1893

8LtMs, Lt 78, 1893, par. 8

“Thou hast also given me the shield of thy salvation; and thy gentleness hath made me great.” [2 Samuel 22:36.] The influence of grace is to soften the heart, to refine and purify the feelings, giving a heaven-born delicacy and sense of propriety. A Christian cannot be self-exalted, for this is not Christlike. The world’s Redeemer, the sinner’s substitute and surety, says, “Come unto Me, all ye that labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest ... Learn of Me.” What lessons in particular, Lord? “For I am meek and lowly in heart, and ye shall find rest unto your souls.” [Matthew 11:28, 29.]

Jesus, Name Above All Names

Solid Rock, September 22

JNN 280.1

“The LORD lives!
Blessed be my Rock!
Let God be exalted,
The Rock of my salvation!”
—2 Samuel 22:47