Toward the end of these two full Psalms of praise and
adoration of God, David calls on all the kingdoms of the earth to sing to God
(68:32). He is inviting Gentiles and Jews alike to recognize the omnipotent
greatness of God and to give him his due worship. In context, he is calling on
all nations to recognize God’s unique relationship to his people Israel (35)
and to praise him for his provision for them.
As we read this Psalm today, we have the fullness of the NT
revelation for us. God has now opened up the mystery of the gospel that
Gentiles are now fellow heirs with believing Jews as God’s special people. “This
mystery is that the Gentiles are fellow heirs, members of the same body, and
partakers of the promise in Christ Jesus through the gospel.” (Ephesians 3:6)
We all who know the Lord Jesus Christ can say with David, “he is the one who
gives power and strength to his people.” (35)
Does this sound familiar in NT language to you. Perhaps
Philippians 4:13 comes to mind: “I can do all things through the One who
strengthens me.” Or Philippians 2:13: “for it is God who works in you, both to
will and to work for his good pleasure.” Yes, just as God did in the OT for his
people Israel, he does today for his people the Church. Glory!
Prayer: Father, you have accepted us in our Savior Jesus
Christ. You have made us your children by adopting us into your family. You
have blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenlies in Christ
Jesus. And you do not leave us to our own feeble efforts to glorify you with
our good works. No, you are at work in us to desire and to do what pleases you.
You give power and strength to us! Glory be to your name!
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