Charles (Chuck) Kensinger

King David was praising God with music and song even in Psalm 108 which must have been written at a time when Jehovah seemed to have deserted Israel. He proclaims Yahweh’s love for His people, but there seems to be some reason that the army fails to see this love.

The tribes of Israel are His and the countries around them will be washed away and placed under their feet. David’s plea is that God will again join them in the battle to make them victorious.

Have you, like David in Psalm 109, had people speak against you and lie? These are so-called friends that the Psalmist is speaking of. Are you also a person who prays? The king is wishing that these people will be allowed to reap what they are sowing be Jehovah allowing them to die. His attitude would not be considered Christian. We are urged to forgive others by our Lord. Hoping for the death of others does not fit that mold.

While he condemns them, he also complements Yahweh for His love, compassion, and provision.

We discussed the opening of Psalm 110 before Resurrection Day. The prophecy that the Messiah’s enemies would be placed at His feet begins this poem. This prophetic song describes the time when Christ will return as a conquering warrior. His priesthood is also talked of here. Judgment will come at that time.

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