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Reading through Psalm 89, one may begin to wonder why God didn't seem to keep his promises to David. For example, David was told that he would be made the firstborn, and that he would become the highest king of earth. Obviously David was the youngest of his own family, and never the firstborn. Also, during his reign, there were many other kings from greater empires.

Are these discrepancies meant to draw our attention to someone else? Who do we know of as the King of kings? Who else can we recognize as being from David's line, and who rules over all things? Nobody fits that description better than Jesus Christ, David's own descendant.

In a sense, our offspring and descendants are a continuation of our own lives. Though our time on this earth is short, many of us hope that our children, and our children's children will do many great things! We may imagine our progeny contributing to a better world. What greater blessing could God possibly bestow on David, than to make his own offspring into the King of earth and the King of heaven?

Though this song doesn't include verses three and four, in those, God promises to David that, “‘Your seed I will establish forever, And build up your throne to all generations.’” Truly, through Jesus, David's line is now established forever, and his throne is as long as the heavens! That's a promise kept!

Like David, I try to seek God with all of my heart, and I want to please him in everything I do. Though I may face struggles, I can trust God to keep his promises to me, for he is faithful!

If you're facing hardship and doubt, be confident! God's steadfast love will never end! He will keep his promises, and protect his faithful followers. Let's trust Him!

Amen

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Psalm 89

20 I have found my servant David;
with my holy oil I have anointed him;
21 my hand shall always remain with him;
my arm also shall strengthen him.
22 The enemy shall not outwit him,
the wicked shall not humble him.
23 I will crush his foes before him
and strike down those who hate him.
24 My faithfulness and steadfast love shall be with him;
and in my name his horn shall be exalted.
25 I will set his hand on the sea
and his right hand on the rivers.
26 He shall cry to me, “You are my Father,
my God, and the Rock of my salvation!”
27 I will make him the firstborn,
the highest of the kings of the earth.
28 For-ever I will keep my steadfast love for him,
and my covenant with him will stand firm.
29 I will establish his line for ever,
and his throne as long as the heavens endure.
30 If his children forsake my law
and do not walk according to my ordinances,
31 if they violate my statutes
and do not keep my commandments,
32 then I will punish their transgression with the rod
and their iniquity with scourges;
33 but I will not remove from him my steadfast love,
or be false to my faithfulness.
34 I will not violate my covenant,
or alter the word that went forth from my lips.
35 Once and for all I have sworn by my holiness;
I will not lie to David.
36 His line shall continue for ever,
and his throne endure before me like the sun.
37 It shall be established for ever like the moon,
an enduring witness in the skies.’
Selah

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