December 16
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PSALM 89 GOD’S BLESSINGS AND COVENANT TO HIS ANOINTED ONES
19 Of old you spoke in a vision to your godly one, and said:
“I have granted help to one who is mighty; I have exalted one chosen from the people.
20 I have found David, my servant; with my holy oil I have anointed him,
21 so that my hand shall be established with him; my arm also shall strengthen him.
22 The enemy shall not outwit him; the wicked shall not humble him.
23 I will crush his foes before him and strike down those who hate him.
24 My faithfulness and my steadfast love shall be with him,
and in my name shall his horn be exalted.
25 I will set his hand on the sea and his right hand on the rivers.
26 He shall cry to me, ‘You are my Father, my God, and the Rock of my salvation.’
27 And I will make him the firstborn, the highest of the kings of the earth.
28 My steadfast love I will keep for him forever,
and my covenant will stand firm for him. – Psalm 89:19-28
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A poem inspired by this psalm by ILMA
When the Lord chose David, he poured out his blessings on him
Though he was a shepherd boy, he was anointed with holy oil
The Lord established his covenant with him and gave him strength
God loved David immensely for he pursued his own heart without end.
He promised victory to his anointed king and foes will never defeat him
God favored David, he will never be outwitted by the enemy’s strategies
The Lord pours his blessings to his covenant people and to his anointed
Though many are rising against the faithful, they will always be protected.
The highest of the kings of the earth will come from David
Through his lineage, God’s plan is going to be fulfilled
The Lord’s steadfast love will always be with his beloved people
His covenant promise for a Messiah was finally fulfilled in Jesus.
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REFLECTION
• What blessings from the Lord was mentioned in the following verses mentioned in this psalm?
• Share how you have experienced God’s promises fulfilled in your life?