Psalm 89:30-33

Psalm 89:30-33

The Royal Grant

The verses that now follow in this Psalm are complex for they have to do with Covenant -making and are not fully understood unless we understand the principles of their composition. Bear in mind that the Biblical Covenants were between God and man, and they contain contractual clauses that do not exist anywhere else. This is the Creator, the Being who holds the keys to life and death, who made us all but who could snuff us all out in a second, He it is who contracts with earthly men and requires our consent and compliance.

The full text of the Covenant with David is set out in 2 Samuel 7:1-29. We need to read it and understand how seriously both parties accepted its terms. The Davidic Covenant was a Royal Grant made by God with no conditions attached. He promised to establish and maintain the dynasty of David no matter what happened. The throne of Israel would remain in his lineage forever. At the heart of the Covenant was a promise to bring David’s people – the Jews – into a place of rest in the Promised Land. Whilst a Royal Grant was unconditional the heirs only benefited if they continued to be loyal and to serve the Lord God. In other words, they did not have to do anything to gain His favour but if they rebelled or rejected Him, they would lose the covenant blessings and be punished. The blessings, which are forever, would be immediately restored when they repented of their sins. If you think about it, His covenant with us is built on similar principles. 

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