The heavens will praise Your wonders, O Lord; Your faithfulness also in the assembly of the saints. For who in the heavens can be compared to the Lord? Who among the sons of the mighty can be likened to the Lord? (Psalm 89:5-6)
In the previous devotion, we spoke about how David’s throne being established to all generations is a prophecy regarding the rule of Messiah, the Son of David. It is to Him that the Father will grant dominion over all the earth, as it is written: “I will give You the nations for Your inheritance, and the ends of the earth for Your possession. You shall break them with a rod of iron; You shall dash them to pieces like a potter’s vessel” (Psalm 2:8-9).
The fact that this is what God always intended is validated by the verses above; in other words, when Messiah ascends the throne of His father, David, all created things will come into order. With His rule, the kingdom will be restored to Israel, and simultaneously initiate the era Peter referred to as the restoration of all things (Acts 3:21). At that time heaven and earth will rejoice and praise His wondrous works because the Lord God will reclaim all that is His.
With all due respect to King David, there are no sons among the mighty who can be compared to the Lord. As great as he was, the heavens did not rejoice at David’s coronation; that honor is reserved for One — the King of Kings. Though He tarries, and though we are compelled to wait, there is coming a day when He will return and reclaim His possession — the earth and all that is in it. On that day, the creation that has been groaning and anticipating its liberation will also “be delivered from the bondage of corruption” (Romans 8:21), and along with the assembly of saints, will break forth into celebration. Though days may seem dark presently, there is day dawning that will bring great light and rejoicing. Keep looking up; the King is coming!
Blessings and Shalom,
Bill
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