Charles (Chuck) Kensinger

Jehovah’s love is the theme of Psalm 89. David acknowledges that his throne will be established forever. God is praised for the covenant He made with David and his descendants.  Verses 26-27 are prophetic when they say, “He shall cry unto me, Thou art my father, my God, and the rock of my salvation. Also, I will make him my firstborn, higher than the kings of the earth.”

David declares in Psalm 96 what he often did for the Lord. “Sing to the Lord a new song.” He is one of the most prolific of the Psalmists. Many new songs were written and sang to proclaim salvation and His glory for everyone. Here, as throughout scripture, Jehovah is declared to be the only true creator God. Strength and holiness are His alone. He reigns and will judge all humans. Even creation rejoices and praises their creator.

We should shout for joy to the Lord according to the one-hundredth Psalm. Worshiping Him with joy in our songs as our creator and shepherd. His goodness and love deserve our praise and thanks.

David sings of the love and justice of Yahweh in Psalm 101. He wants to be blameless and far from evil. The King pledges to discipline those who lack wisdom. He will watch everyone in Israel. If he does what he says he will, everything in the land will be as Jehovah wishes it to be.

We continue to sing praise to Yahweh in Psalm 105. His name means I am that I am. Do you understand the significance of who He is? When no one else existed, He was. In all three of His forms, He was here before anyone or anything. That is why we can rejoice and worship him.

He made a covenant with Abram, Isaac, Jacob, and all of Israel. He instructed them not to harm God’s prophets even though they did not do it. All the miracles that He performed for and through His people are repeated. The Plagues on Egypt are remembered as is His presence in the wilderness. All of this was to remind the Jews who He is.

While the One Hundred and Thirty Second Psalm was not written by David he is remembered here. The Shepherd King’s desire to give a permanent home to the God of Israel is worthy of praise. Jesse’s Son brought the Ark to Jerusalem after it became the capital of Judah and Israel. The Davidic Kingdom was to last while his descendants followed Yahweh. An eternal kingdom ruled by Jesus will be established. We read in Deuteronomy that Moses told his people that Jehovah would select His own location to dwell. He chose the city that is still known as Jerusalem. Salvation clothes the priest. That is why we believe in the priesthood of the believer.

©Copyright 2020 by Charles Kensinger