How can believers today praise God for His deliverance like in Psalm 18:48?

Rescued and Lifted High—Psalm 18:48

Psalm 18:48: “He delivers me from my enemies; yes, You exalt me above those who rise against me; You deliver me from the violent man.”

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Recognizing the God Who Still Delivers

- Scripture shows God as a literal, active Deliverer (Exodus 14:30; Colossians 1:13).

- He rescues believers from

• the penalty and power of sin (Romans 6:6–7),

• the fear of death (Hebrews 2:14–15),

• daily dangers, temptations, and spiritual adversaries (2 Timothy 4:18).

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Why Praise Flows Naturally from Deliverance

- Salvation is a transfer “from darkness to light” (Acts 26:18).

- Deliverance magnifies His

• Power—“The LORD is my rock, my fortress, and my deliverer” (Psalm 18:2),

• Faithfulness—“He who promised is faithful” (Hebrews 10:23),

• Mercy—Titus 3:5.

- Recalling past rescues fuels fresh worship (Psalm 77:11–12).

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Practical Ways to Praise God Today

Words

- Speak praise aloud (Psalm 34:1).

- Share testimonies of rescue (Mark 5:19).

Worship

- Sing songs recounting His acts (Exodus 15:1; Ephesians 5:19).

- Journal specific deliverances and read them back to Him.

Obedience

- Offer your life as a living sacrifice (Romans 12:1).

- Walk in the freedom He purchased (Romans 6:4).

Service

- Use freedom to serve others (Galatians 5:13).

- Give generously as a thank-offering (2 Corinthians 9:11–12).

Public Declaration

- Celebrate baptism and the Lord’s Supper (Romans 6:3–5; 1 Corinthians 11:26).

- Stand for righteousness, trusting God to exalt you above opposition (Psalm 18:48; 1 Peter 5:6).

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Keeping the Memory Fresh

- Keep a “deliverance diary”: crisis, prayer, answer, Scripture.

- Mark places of victory as Israel did (Joshua 4:7).

- Tell the next generation “what great things the LORD has done” (Joel 1:3).

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The Ongoing Song

“Therefore I will praise You, O LORD, among the nations; I will sing praises to Your name.” (Psalm 18:49)