PSALM 72 ~ 12 MARCH 2008

David

Who is the King of Glory?

“All kings will bow down to him and

all nations will serve him.” Ps 72:11

Psalm 72 bring an end to book 2 of psalms. This is a prayer for Solomon, son of David, as he was about to succeed as the next king. Verse one is a prayer of the father to the son who will be his heir to the throne as the next king.

Ps 72: 2 -17 contains a prophecy about a coming kingdom. On one hand, the kingdom being referred to is Solomon’s; on the other, it is referring to the coming kingdom of Jesus Christ. Only the kingdom of Christ is an everlasting kingdom, can there be a kingdom of perfect peace. Christ’s kingdom is a kingdom through which all peoples on earth are blessed.

David’s prophesy goes beyond a prayer for his son, Solomon. It goes into a prophesy for our Messiah, Jesus Christ.

The only kingdom that will reign in righteousness and glory is the kingdom of God.

Application:
Let’s pray for our government and leaders the way David prays for Solomon – to endow the government and leaders with God’s justice and righteousness.

Pray for them that they will come to the knowledge of the saving grace of our Lord Jesus. Bless them with the righteousness of God in all decision making. Make this your daily prayer in this 40 days prayer and fast when you pray for Singapore.