Background
More books may have been written about this Psalm than any other. David was taken from the sheepfolds to lead God’s people (Psalms 78:70-72). Jesus Christ, the son of David, was the good shepherd for God’s people (John 10:11).
Background
This Psalm speaks of “His Anointed” (verse 6) and “the king” (verse 9). Jesus Christ is the central theme, for he is the Messiah and King who fulfilled the law.
Background
This Psalm includes the title: “To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David, the servant of the Lord, who spake unto the Lord the words of this song in the day that the Lord delivered him from the hand of all his enemies, and from the hand of Saul: And he said.” David was pursued by Saul and escaped, by God’s grace, on several occasions.
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The title of Psalm 7 includes “Shiggaion,” a Hebrew word showing a loud shout (for help or in joyful thanksgiving). This Psalm shows that the Messiah, Jesus Christ, would shout for help and in joy in his time of need. Both of these shouts were made from the cross: for help (Matthew 27:46; Mark 15:34), and in joy (John 19:30).
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The third Psalm has a title: “A Psalm of David, when he fled from Absalom his son.” This is recorded in II Samuel 15—18. David was forced to leave Jerusalem and was under attack by his own people (who were influenced by religious leaders). Jesus Christ centuries later read of his “father” David and his exile and persecution.
I learned about my Dad by reading old newspapers about his Navy and Army service in World War II. I also heard stories about him from my Mom and other relatives. But the way I knew him best was by living with him, hearing what he had to say, and seeing his love for me in daily actions—like playing “catch” or praying together.
The devil thought he’d won it when they laid Christ in the tomb,
His plot to kill Messiah and to spread hate, death, and gloom.
But God Almighty had a plan, and to our foe’s surprise,
Our lord got up in glory, out of the grave to rise!
Angels know what they are talking about, because they speak what God wants them to announce. Here, the Father is announcing the birth of His Son. This birth announcement is good tidings—wonderful news! And it brings great joy, not just for the shepherds who heard it, but for ALL people!
Luke 2:10,11: And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people.
For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.
Jesus Christ was sent to minister to Israel while on earth.
Matthew 15:24: But he answered and said, I am not sent but unto the lost sheep of the house of Israel.
But Jesus Christ’s life, death, resurrection, ascension, and making available the gift of holy spirit has far-reaching blessings for ALL people. Today, we can be born-again sons of God with “Christ in” us, the hope of glory!
I John 3:1,2: Behold, what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called the sons of God….
Beloved, now are we the sons of God.
Colossians 1:27: To whom God would make known what is the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles; which is Christ in you, the hope of glory.
Why are these glad tidings to all people? Because they announce the fulfillment of God’s plan to redeem mankind through the accomplishments of His only-begotten Son. Our loving heavenly Father wants all people to be saved and know the truth. Jesus Christ is the mediator between God and mankind, the savior of the world!
I Timothy 2:4-6:[God] Who will have all men to be saved, and to come unto the knowledge of the truth.
For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus;
Who gave himself a ransom for all, to be testified in due time.
These glad tidings of great joy are the “game changer.” What Adam lost for all mankind, Jesus Christ got back—and much more!
I Corinthians 15:22: For as in Adam all die, even so in Christ shall all be made alive.
Romans 5:19-21: For as by one man’s disobedience many were made sinners, so by the obedience of one shall many be made righteous.
…But where sin abounded, grace did much more abound:
That as sin hath reigned unto death, even so might grace reign through righteousness unto eternal life by Jesus Christ our Lord.
By Jesus Christ’s sacrifice, God’s grace abounds to us today. We are saved by grace.
Ephesians 2:8: For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God.
We receive eternal life when we believe on Jesus Christ.
Romans 10:9,10: That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved.
For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.
Let’s have a wonderful holiday season, rejoicing in the glad tidings of great joy that our heavenly Father sent to announce the birth of His Son, our lord and savior Jesus Christ! This is the greatest blessing and good news to ALL PEOPLE!
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I went for a run this morning along the ocean. At Point Fermin Park, I noticed a couple with a remote control glider. The operator controlled every move the glider made with the help of a rudder, ailerons, and a small engine. Then I saw a sea gull fly by. It glided, swooped, and continued on its natural path northward. They both flew, they both had direction—and they reminded me of the church today.