Psalm 68 is considered one of the processional psalms. David is the writer of this psalm. The psalm declares the mighty God of Israel who “rides on the clouds”.
The psalm begins similarly to the declaration prayer Moses gave whenever the ark set out while they were in the desert. He said, “Rise up, O LORD! May your enemies be scattered; may your foes flee before you.” (Numbers 10:35) A difference is that Psalm 68 is asking God to rise up and scatter his foes.
Apostle Paul quotes from this psalm (18) in his letter to the Ephesians, chapter 4:8-13, thus relating that this psalm is not only about the time of Moses and David. This psalm is also about Paul’s time as well as the present. The psalm reveals the nature of God with his people throughout the ages.
Psalm 68 is related to the Lord God’s promise to Abraham, “I will bless those who bless you, and whoever curses you I will curse; and all peoples on earth will be blessed through you.” (Genesis 12:3) Thus, the promise is for all those who call on his name by faith. Those who make themselves my enemy, God will curse. Arise God, and scatter your enemies as smoke is blown away by the wind.
