“The LORD hath sworn in truth unto David; he will not turn from it; Of the fruit of thy body will I set upon thy throne” (Psalm 132:11).
TEXT — Psalm 132:11-18
Message
C.S. Lewis in his biography tells of the suffering he endured because he kept a promise he had made to a buddy during World War I. This friend was worried about the care of his wife and small daughter if he should be killed in battle, so Lewis assured him that if that were to happen he would look after them. As the war dragged on, the man was killed. True to his word, Lewis took care of his friend’s family. Yet no matter how helpful he tried to be, the woman was ungrateful, rude, arrogant, and domineering. Through it all, Lewis kept forgiving her. He refused to let her actions become an excuse to renege on his promise.
God made promises to preserve David’s royal line and bless his kingdom if his descendants obeyed His covenant. The descendants of David would continue to rule and enjoy God’s presence, with physical and spiritual prosperity. Despite their disobedience leading to the end of their dynasty, these promises have a prophetic dimension pointing to Jesus Christ as the ultimate King who will rule in righteousness forever, as Peter referenced in his message at Pentecost.
The passage emphasises that God is faithful and His promises are unbreakable, as indicated by the phrase “the Lord has sworn in truth.” The writer of Hebrews explains that God reinforces His promises with an oath, showing the unchanging nature of His counsel. This unbreakable aspect of God’s promises should provide us with comfort and security in our journey of faith. The passage underscores the reliability and certainty of God’s word, assuring us that we can safely trust Him.
The promises made to David in the Bible are fulfilled in Christ, who has chosen believers and promised to always be with them. God dwells within believers through the Holy Spirit and provides abundant provisions and sustenance for the poor. While challenges may still arise, believers can trust in God’s care and provision. His promises also include spiritual blessings such as salvation, righteousness, and joy in the Holy Ghost. Those who repent and have faith in Jesus Christ are assured of victory and eternal reign with the Lord. These promises are like open cheques, requiring faith and obedience to claim them and bring joy to those who follow the Lord.
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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