Psalm 138:4

Psalm 138:4

May the kings of the earth praise Him

Verse 2 of this Psalm drew our attention to God’s solemn decree, a decree that was recognised and known far beyond Israel. In fact, there is an expectation, in today’s verse, that all the kings of the earth will be aware of what the Lord has spoken and its implications for the whole world. God speaks to individuals and also, of course, to nations and in ancient times, to Israel in particular. They were, and are, His people and His dealings with them send out a message to all leaders and rulers across the earth. Sadly, very few have listened throughout the history of the world, and it has always been to their detriment. We have looked on several occasions, at God’s promises regarding the people of Israel and also the ownership of their land, whatever we may think of them, God has promised to uphold His decree forever. In the same way He upholds His promises to us who believe for we too are His chosen ones. 

God’s ways are perfect, they do not fail, so purely on the basis of this, the way of His people does not fail either! What was God’s decree to David, who wrote this Psalm? Read 2 Samuel 7:8-16, the passage begins “The Lord declares to you that the Lord Himself will establish a house for you” and it ends “Your house and your kingdom will endure forever before me, your throne will be established forever.” All the Jews have ever had to do is trust in the Word of the Lord and watch as it unfolds, for God’s Word and His ways are forever interlinked. Thank God that the same principle is true for us, what the Lord has promised He will bring to fruition for those who are born again into His spiritual family. “May the kings of the earth praise You, Lord, when they hear what You have decreed.” Even if they won’t, we will! Hallelujah! 

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