KNOWING GOD MUST MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN OUR LIVES!
Psalm 72:1-4
1 Give
the king your justice, O God,
and
your righteousness to the royal son!
2 May
he judge your people with righteousness,
and
your poor with justice!
3 Let
the mountains bear prosperity for the people,
and
the hills, in righteousness!
4 May
he defend the cause of the poor of the people,
give
deliverance to the children of the needy,
and
crush the oppressor!
This psalm, written for the crowning of Solomon, is rich
with truths about God’s blessing on the son of David, but also speaks of the
fulfillment of God’s promises to David and his kingdom. God had promised David
that his kingdom would last forever.
2 Samuel 7:12-13
When your days are fulfilled and you lie
down with your fathers, I will raise up your offspring after you, who shall
come from your body, and I will establish his kingdom. He shall build a
house for my name, and I will establish the throne of his kingdom forever.
God had promised to David that He would bless him, and we know that His promise will be
completely fulfilled when Jesus Christ returns to earth in power and glory.
Isaiah 9:6-7
For to us a child is born,
to us a son is given;
and the government shall be upon his
shoulder,
and his name shall be
called
Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God,
Everlasting Father,
Prince of Peace.
Of the increase of his
government and of peace
there will be no end,
on the throne of David and over his
kingdom,
to establish it and to
uphold it
with justice and with righteousness
from this time forth and
forevermore.
The zeal of the LORD of hosts will
do this.
As we read this psalm we are reminded of the glory of Solomon’s
kingdom. He was wise like no one before, he was renowned and rich. But the
culmination of this psalm is in the reign of Christ.
We have the privilege of knowing the eternal, perfect King,
Jesus Christ. His reign is without flaw, nothing escapes Him, His purposes are
eternal and righteous.
There are times when we are tempted to believe that the
world is in chaos and that it is progressing without control or hope.
Governments and political leaders seem to be controlling the future of the
nations. Our taxes and injustices increase.
But, dear friends, read this psalm and rejoice because it is true. God’s
purposes are being fulfilled, and we are simply too finite to understand His perfect
work. Like the psalmist, we must trust in the work of God.
We depend on God to promote His justice, to protect the
needy, and to provide for them.
Solomon had a great kingdom, but we rejoice in the perfect
kingdom in which Christ will reign forever.
Psalm 72:5
5 May
they fear you while the sun endures,
and
as long as the moon, throughout all generations!
We realize that most of the world does not recognize God as
their King. He still reigns today, while men are oblivious of His precepts and
promises, but one day every knee will bow before Him.
Psalm 72:11
May all
kings fall down before him,
all
nations serve him!
Although our demeanor and behavior may sometimes fail to
portray our assurance and trust in God, we do know and serve the King of kings;
we know His character, His wisdom, His power and love.
Psalm 72:18-19
18 Blessed
be the LORD, the God of Israel,
who
alone does wondrous things.
19 Blessed
be his glorious name forever;
may
the whole earth be filled with his glory!
Amen and
Amen!
I am a child of the King, so why should I not rejoice in the
blessing? My Father and King owns and controls all, so why should I ever fear?
My Lord and King is wise in all He does, so why should I not submit in trust?
My Shepherd and King provides for me daily, so why should I complain? My Friend
and King walks with me, so why should I ever feel alone? My glorious King
reigns forever. Why should I not worship?
May those around us learn about know God because we know
Him. May our lives and testimony influence people to glorify our King!
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