In this song of praise, the psalmist reminds us of the relationship and commitment between God and David. Here’s the psalm in its entirety: “Lord, remember David and all that he suffered. He took an oath before the Lord. He vowed to the Mighty One of Israel, “I will not go home; I will not let myself rest. I will not let my eyes sleep nor close my eyelids in slumber until I find a place to build a house for the Lord, a sanctuary for the Mighty One of Israel.” (Wow…look at David’s commitment to the Lord!) We heard that the Ark was in Ephrathah; then we found it in the distant countryside of Jaar. Let us go to the dwelling place of the Lord; let us bow low before him. Arise, O Lord, and enter your sanctuary, along with the Ark, the symbol of your power. Your priests will be agents of salvation; may your loyal servants sing for joy.
For the sake of your servant David, do not reject the king you chose for your people. The Lord swore to David a promise he will never take back: “I will place your descendants on your throne. If your descendants obey the terms of my covenant and follow the decrees that I teach them, then your royal line will never end.” (Wow...look at God’s commitment to David!)
For the Lord has chosen Jerusalem; he has desired it as his home. “This is my home where I will live forever,” he said. “I will live here, for this is the place I desired. I will make this city prosperous and satisfy its poor with food. I will make its priests the agents of salvation; its godly people will sing for joy. (Wow! If Jerusalem is God’s chosen city and He has promised to dwell there forever, I wonder if there is a spiritual presence that is felt there like no other place in the world. Sounds like I need to add Jerusalem to my bucket list.) Here I will increase the power of David; my anointed one will be a light for my people. I will clothe his enemies with shame, but he will be a glorious king.” (Psalm 132) (Wow! Is God’s favor on David related to David’s commitment to the Lord? If we think about our own lives, do you find that when you are in alignment with God that your life and circumstances seem to fall into place? Without a doubt, I can personally, 100%, answer that question with “yes”. Check out what God’s Word says, “Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and He will establish your plans.” (Proverbs 16:3) Lord, thank you!!!)
Lord, thank you for your Word today! Thank you for keeping your promises to us...for establishing us! Help us commit ourselves and all that we do, to you! Lord, we love you!
May the Lord bless you and protect you. May the Lord smile on you and be gracious to you. May the Lord show you his favor and give you his peace.” (Numbers 6:24-26)
….AND MAY WE ALL PRACTICE THIS WITH ONE ANOTHER.
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