Psalm 72
Today's Passage: Psalm 72
“Of Solomon. Give the king your justice, O God, and your righteousness to the royal son!â€
Psalm 72 is one of two Psalms attributing authorship to Solomon. This Psalm both looks at the present context of Solomon’s reign, but also the future promise of the One who would sit on the everlasting throne of the Davidic Covenant (aka the Messiah).
However, look at the plea of verse 1—“give YOUR justice… give YOUR righteousness.†Solomon is asking to share in the heart of God as he reigns an earthly kingdom. He asks for peace and prosperity for all people, even to the lowest rungs of the social ladder. He prays for kingdom expansion, not for his own glory, but that the needy, poor, and weak be saved from suffering and oppression.
As I write this, we are in a season of political upheaval. First, this is an election year. We all constantly hear how if the other side wins, the world is over. Second, in the last few days an assassination attempt was made on one candidate, and the other dropped from the race. The rhetoric around both political parties is volatile—whether you agree or disagree with any talking points, the temperature is high.
I know you all feel the uncertainty and frustration that I do. I’m reminded of 1 Timothy 2:1–4 that says, “First of all, then, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all people, for kings and all who are in high positions, that we may lead a peaceful and quiet life, godly and dignified in every way. This is good, and it is pleasing in the sight of God our Savior, who desires all people to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth.â€
If you’ve not done so recently, I would encourage you to pray for our governing leaders, the presidential candidates, the election, and the country. Use Psalm 72 as a guide, that the statements would reflect our governing bodies. Honestly, even as I write this, I’m discouraged to think that no elected official will share God’s heart in this way—and yet, prayer is powerful! Romans 13:1 reminds us that world leaders are “instituted by God.†They do not govern outside of his sovereignty. Let us pray for them to govern according to his heart.
Written By: Tyler Short
“Of Solomon. Give the king your justice, O God, and your righteousness to the royal son!â€
Psalm 72 is one of two Psalms attributing authorship to Solomon. This Psalm both looks at the present context of Solomon’s reign, but also the future promise of the One who would sit on the everlasting throne of the Davidic Covenant (aka the Messiah).
However, look at the plea of verse 1—“give YOUR justice… give YOUR righteousness.†Solomon is asking to share in the heart of God as he reigns an earthly kingdom. He asks for peace and prosperity for all people, even to the lowest rungs of the social ladder. He prays for kingdom expansion, not for his own glory, but that the needy, poor, and weak be saved from suffering and oppression.
As I write this, we are in a season of political upheaval. First, this is an election year. We all constantly hear how if the other side wins, the world is over. Second, in the last few days an assassination attempt was made on one candidate, and the other dropped from the race. The rhetoric around both political parties is volatile—whether you agree or disagree with any talking points, the temperature is high.
I know you all feel the uncertainty and frustration that I do. I’m reminded of 1 Timothy 2:1–4 that says, “First of all, then, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all people, for kings and all who are in high positions, that we may lead a peaceful and quiet life, godly and dignified in every way. This is good, and it is pleasing in the sight of God our Savior, who desires all people to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth.â€
If you’ve not done so recently, I would encourage you to pray for our governing leaders, the presidential candidates, the election, and the country. Use Psalm 72 as a guide, that the statements would reflect our governing bodies. Honestly, even as I write this, I’m discouraged to think that no elected official will share God’s heart in this way—and yet, prayer is powerful! Romans 13:1 reminds us that world leaders are “instituted by God.†They do not govern outside of his sovereignty. Let us pray for them to govern according to his heart.
Written By: Tyler Short
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