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May 24th
Our Bible reading today is in Psalms 108-110. These songs about “trust” were written by King David. Most likely in the “spring” when kings went out to battle.
David was the warrior king. He was also the tender songwriter. But he was also a prophet. Seen throughout the Psalms, especially in Psalm 22. Perfectly describing the crucifixion of the Christ a thousand years before it happened. Perfectly describing the effort of the followers of Christ to preach the gospel message to the ends of the earth. Just like we read in Matthew’s gospel and the book of Acts. And there is another scriptural reason to believe David was God’s prophet.
The writer of Hebrews, probably Paul, in the “faith chapter,” lists the “hall” of faith. In that list, Paul lumps the faithful prophets, together...putting David, ahead of Samuel and the rest. Obviously the great apostle believed that God gifted and used David to prophesy the message of God to His people. We definitely see that in the reading today.
“Moab is my washbasin; upon Edom, I cast my shoe; over Philistia, I shout in triumph." Who will bring me to the fortified city? Who will lead me to Edom? Oh, grant us help against the foe, for vain is the salvation of man! With God we shall do valiantly; it is he who will tread down our foes.”
