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0170. 167. Christ’s Kingdom Predicted

0170. 167. Christ’s Kingdom Predicted

167. Christ’s Kingdom Predicted

In Psalms 72

Psalms 72 has a reference to Solomon, but he cannot fulfil all its statements, and therefore has a wider application to great David’s greater Son. Its truth has a present application to every believer in Christ, for when our Lord reigns in the heart there will be purity in the mind, righteousness in our transactions, holiness in the life, truth in the lips, help in our hands, love in the walk, and beauty in the character.

The wider application of the Psalm points on to the time when Christ shall have received the Kingdom from the Father and returned to the earth—Luk_19:11-15. The many-sidedness of the characteristics of that Kingdom is brought out in the frequent statements prefaced by what “He shall” do. Note the many “shalls” in the Psalm, and seven “He shalls.” His Kingdom will be—

1. Righteous in its rule. “He shall judge the people with righteousness” (Psa_72:2). He will do the right thing because it is the right thing to do. A straight ruler makes a straight line.

2. Saving in its strength. “He shall save” (Psa_72:4). As the bread saves the needy from starving, and the strong man helps the weak, so He will vindicate all who are oppressed and in need.

3. Blessing in its bestowment. “He shall come down like rain” (Psa_72:6-7). As the rain softens the earth, germinates the seed, and causes the fruit to come forth, so Christ will bless all.

4. Universal in its sway. “He shall have dominion” (Psa_72:8). All will own Him as King or be made to do so.

5. Succouring in its help. “He shall deliver the needy” (Psa_72:12). His heart of love will prompt Him to exercise His hand of help, even as it does the mother with her child.

6. Redemptive in its exercise. “He shall redeem their soul” (Psa_72:14). Freedom from sin and all its attendant evils will be the boon of His reign.

7. Lasting in its endurance. “He shall live… His Name shall endure for ever” (Psa_72:15, Psa_72:17).

The ills of earth call for the Coming of the Lord.

By: DR. F. E. MARSH