Blessings From Jesus And Praises To God.

BLESSINGS FROM JESUS AND PRAISES TO GOD.

Psalm 72:1-4, Psalm 72:18-19.

Christians have, from time immemorial, recognised Jesus as the fullest fulfilment of the ideal king in this chapter.

Psalm 72:1. As king, Jesus has the power to establish justice. He is endowed with righteousness as the King’s Son. We submit to His kingship, and pray for the manifestation of His righteous judgment.

Psalm 72:2. As quickly as the prayer is uttered we are presented with a definite answer: His people shall benefit from His righteous judgment. There is no partiality (Romans 2:11), but the poor in spirit do have God’s favour (Matthew 5:3). We should desire this gracious rule in our own hearts.

Psalm 72:3. The mountains will bring “shalom”: peace, prosperity, wellbeing. This is because the kingdom is established in righteousness (Isaiah 32:17). Jesus Himself is our righteousness (1 Corinthians 1:30), and our peace (Ephesians 2:14).

Psalm 72:4. Jesus our king brings justice and salvation to His people (Luke 4:18-19). He also executes righteous judgment against those who oppress His people. Nothing, and no-one, can separate us from the love of God which is ours in Christ Jesus our Lord.

Psalm 72:18-19. When we “bless” God, we add nothing to Him. We are celebrating the blessings which begin with Him, bring blessing to His people (cf. Ephesians 1:3), and which redound to His glory.

Our righteous king cares for every one of us for whom He shed His own covenant Blood. So yes, “let the whole earth be filled with His glory!” To which we add our twofold Amen: “Amen, so let it be” (Psalm 72:19).