The last stanza, the eleventh, is a praise-prophecy. David experienced the cruelty of mankind toward the anointed king among those called to be God’s people, as witnessed in this psalm (Exodus 6:7; Jeremiah 30:22). I believe he also knew that this psalm would be fulfilled by the Promised Son who would come from his seed and rule the nations forever. In the Lord’s promise to David, he said, “I will punish him with the rod of men, with floggings inflicted by men. But my love will never be taken away from him, as I took it away from Saul, whom I removed from before you.” (2 Samuel 7:8-17).
David knew, from his own sins, that within the heart of fallen mankind lies the overpowering draw to sin. He knew Judah, even Zion, the city of David, would reject his Lord, the coming promised Son, and fall. He also knew that according to the Lord’s promise, God would save Zion and people would settle there and possess it after the fall (35). The children of his servants would inherit it when the Messiah returns (35).
Knowing and believing all this after enduring some of the pain that the Promised Messiah would endure, as recorded here, David did not hesitate to command, “Let heaven and earth praise him, the seas and all that move in them.” (34)
Are you pushing away the waters of depression and failing? Do people laugh as you sink in the murky depths of abuse? Does the enemy engulf you with threats of violence? Are you tired of praying for deliverance, “My God, my God why are you quiet?” Consider that you are experiencing what your Lord had to go through to save you. Know the promise stated hear is true, “The children of his Servant will inherit the Kingdom, and those who love his name will dwell there forever with their loving Master.” Jesus hears your prayers. They are not in the book of life.
