God’s Promises Are Secure
May 30, 2021
Commentary
This psalm was written to describe the glorious reign of David. This reveals God’s promise to make David the mightiest king on earth and to keep his descendants on the throne forever (II Samuel 7:8-16). Even though Jerusalem was destroyed, and kings no longer reign there, this passage of Scripture can only look forward prophetically to the future reign of Jesus Christ.
God can be counted on to keep His promises. This Psalm expresses confidence and concern over the Lord’s covenant with David. The writer sought to motivate the Lord to answer his prayer by rehearsing the covenant promises. This is a study of the age-old conflict between the promises of a faithful, loving God, and the catastrophes that often occur.
1. The actual Significance of the Covenant (vv:1-4)
A. The principal involved (vv. 1,2) – Mercy and faithfulness.
B. The people involved (v. 3) – The Lord and David
C. The promise involved (v. 4)- “Thy seed will I establish forever” II Sam 7:12
2. The absolute Security of the Covenant (vv. 5-18)
A. God’s power in heaven (vv. 5-8) – Every created being is subservient to the Lord.
B. God’s power in history (vv. 9-18) – His power is revealed in his creation.
This scene shows how righteousness, justice, mercy, and truth are the foundation of God and His throne. They are the fundamental aspects of the way God rules. I need to make sure that my actions flow out of His intentions. In our day contracts are no longer taken very seriously. Legal loopholes are found and exercised every day. Marriage vows are violated and families ripped apart. Promises between friends are broken. Regardless of how many times people will fail us and break their promises, we can be sure that God will never break His promises to us.
Application
God has not promised to bless me but He has promised to bless His Word.
Psalms 89:1– 18 (NET)
1 I will sing continually about the Lord’s faithful deeds; to future generations I will proclaim your faithfulness.
2 For I say, “Loyal love is permanently established; in the skies you set up your faithfulness.”
3 The Lord said, “I have made a covenant with my chosen one; I have made a promise on oath to David, my servant:
4 ‘I will give you an eternal dynasty and establish your throne throughout future generations.’” (Selah)
5 O Lord, the heavens praise your amazing deeds, as well as your faithfulness in the angelic assembly.
6 For who in the skies can compare to the Lord? Who is like the Lord among the heavenly beings,
7 a God who is honored in the great angelic assembly, and more awesome than all who surround him?
8 O Lord God of Heaven’s Armies! Who is strong like you, O Lord? Your faithfulness surrounds you.
9 You rule over the proud sea. When its waves surge, you calm them.
10 You crushed the Proud One and killed it; with your strong arm you scattered your enemies.
11 The heavens belong to you, as does the earth. You made the world and all it contains.
12 You created the north and the south. Tabor and Hermon rejoice in your name.
13 Your arm is powerful, your hand strong, your right hand victorious.
14 Equity and justice are the foundation of your throne. Loyal love and faithfulness characterize your rule.
15 How blessed are the people who worship you! O Lord, they experience your favor.
16 They rejoice in your name all day long, and are vindicated by your justice.
17 For you give them splendor and strength. By your favor we are victorious.
18 For our shield belongs to the Lord, our king to the Holy One of Israel.