GOD IS MY BOAST: HEAVY IS THE HEAD
SCRIPTURE READING: 2 SAMUEL 22
SUNDAY, JULY 5, 2026
Pastor Jonathan Saintil
Scripture Reading: 2 Samuel 22
Sermon Title: How we view God changes how we trust Him
Goal: To reflect and examine or view of God character through the writing of David in 2 Sam 22
Purpose: As a result of observing David’s view of God in this passage, it will lead us to deepen our trust in God.
Sub Points/Layout for message:
1. The Character of God
2. We can commit to God's way because his way is tied to his character
3. God and Equips and Positions people for his glory
The Character of God
v. 1- 4
David understood that all the things that normally would give someone reason to boast don't hold up when compared to the character of God
David writings highlight that God’s character is one who is faithful and will never fail And because he is faithful he is the only thing worthy of worship and foundation
When our foundation is rooted in the words and Character of God, it changes how we experience life
The good things in our life are meant to be an image of how God is better, James
God being the author or foundation of God is better than the the good things he allows us to experience
v. 5 & 6
Reveal how David's experiences are changed when God is set as his foundation
The presence of affliction does not overshadow the goodness of God. Job highlights the same idea
v. 7-20
The character of God is one who loves ferociously
God does good because that's who he is.
v. 21-31
God is a just God,
He makes our way blameless
Our commitment to the ways of God reveal our trust in Him
God attaches blessing to does who pursue holiness (Psalm 25:3)
v. 32-51 -
v32 - 43: equipping of God
v44 - 51: positioning of
God positions and equips the people for his Glory
God constantly positions his people in high places despite their weakness for his glory (Moses, Esther, etc).
He justifies those He calls.
We boast in our weakness because we understand that it's God’s strength and provision that will sustain us and bring flourishing.
Takeaways
When we take time to reflect on the works of God, we create opportunity for greater worship
Sermon Title: How we view God changes how we trust Him
Goal: To reflect and examine or view of God character through the writing of David in 2 Sam 22
Purpose: As a result of observing David’s view of God in this passage, it will lead us to deepen our trust in God.
Sub Points/Layout for message:
1. The Character of God
2. We can commit to God's way because his way is tied to his character
3. God and Equips and Positions people for his glory
The Character of God
v. 1- 4
David understood that all the things that normally would give someone reason to boast don't hold up when compared to the character of God
David writings highlight that God’s character is one who is faithful and will never fail And because he is faithful he is the only thing worthy of worship and foundation
When our foundation is rooted in the words and Character of God, it changes how we experience life
The good things in our life are meant to be an image of how God is better, James
God being the author or foundation of God is better than the the good things he allows us to experience
v. 5 & 6
Reveal how David's experiences are changed when God is set as his foundation
The presence of affliction does not overshadow the goodness of God. Job highlights the same idea
v. 7-20
The character of God is one who loves ferociously
God does good because that's who he is.
v. 21-31
God is a just God,
He makes our way blameless
Our commitment to the ways of God reveal our trust in Him
God attaches blessing to does who pursue holiness (Psalm 25:3)
v. 32-51 -
v32 - 43: equipping of God
v44 - 51: positioning of
God positions and equips the people for his Glory
God constantly positions his people in high places despite their weakness for his glory (Moses, Esther, etc).
He justifies those He calls.
We boast in our weakness because we understand that it's God’s strength and provision that will sustain us and bring flourishing.
Takeaways
When we take time to reflect on the works of God, we create opportunity for greater worship