Let those who fear the LORD say, “His loving devotion endures forever.”
David reached the throne not by his own wit or men's favor, but appointed by God Himself. He had faced mortal dangers a hundred times over; God alone delivered him. This temporal kingdom figures the eternal spiritual kingdom of Christ, in whom David's person is fulfilled.
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Commenting on Psalm 118:1-29
Let them now that fear the Lord say, that his mercy endureth for ever. If there were any throughout the world who did not belong to Israel after the flesh, but nevertheless had a holy fear and lowly reverence of God, the Psalmist calls upon them to unite with him in his thanksgiving, and to do it especially on the occasion of his exaltation to...
David's heart overflowed with God's goodness and he burned to see others taste it too. The more we feel God's mercy, the more our hearts enlarge for obedience. Israel, Aaron's house, all who fear Him must join in one song: His mercy endures forever.
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Commenting on Psalm 118:1-18