“I will sing of the mercies of the LORD for ever: with my mouth will I make known thy faithfulness to all generations” (Psalm 89:1).
TEXT — Psalm 89:1-7
Prior to this time, God had made a promise of establishing Davidic dynasty. But something tragic happened, which, to human reasoning, seemed to threaten that promise and apparently created an interregnum. According to some Bible scholars, Jerusalem was conquered, while Jehoiachin was captured and taken to Babylon along with Daniel and many other brilliant and dependable citizens. A puppet leader, Zedekiah, a minion of Nebuchadnezzar, was enthroned as king. This was an intriguing twist of fate that no one could explain. The whole psalm started off like a song of praise to God and followed with a rehearsal of His marvellous promises to David regarding the kingship. It later changed into a lamentation about the sad event, which obviously did not affect God’s covenant with David and Israel.
The passage teaches us the pattern of presenting our petitions before God. Though there could be challenges, we should not be overwhelmed by them to the extent of forgetting the promises of God. We should always lean on His promises by faith, make efforts to thank Him for His goodness, exalt Him for His mercy, appreciate Him for His wonderful favour and remind Him of His promises. God has never failed in any of His promises. Whatever you are seeking the face of God for, and however long it seems for the answer to arrive, just have absolute trust in Him and your desire will be granted. Take notice that our God is ever faithful. Time, seasons and circumstances cannot affect, weaken or cancel His promises to His own. One other important and comforting reassurance we must take to heart is that God is never too late. The Psalmist tells us that “God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. God is in the midst of her; she shall not be moved: God shall help her, and that right early” (Psalm 46:1,5). As the year winds to a close, God is still in the business of performing miracles without number. Expect yours now!
Thought for the day
Absolute confidence in God can never go unrewarded.
Listed among “500 most powerful people on the planet” by the Foreign Policy magazine in 2013, Pastor (Dr.) William F. Kumuyi is the founder and General Superintendent of the Deeper Christian Life Ministry (DCLM) headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria. DCLM started in 1973 as a 15-member Bible study group right in Kumuyi’s apartment at University of Lagos where he was a lecturer. His revolutionary Bible teaching on personal holiness and commitment to evangelism soon gained so much traction and resulted in a widespread revival.
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