Psalm 138:2
I will worship toward Your holy temple,
And praise Your name
For Your lovingkindness and Your truth;
For You have magnified Your word above all Your name.

Application: 

David vows to praise God wholeheartedly because His love and truth are constant (138:1–2). The Lord has exalted Himself by answering David’s prayer (138:2–3). As a result, Israel’s king desires all the kings on earth to thank God and sing of His glory (138:4–5).*

He gives attention to the humble but rejects the proud—those who believe they can live independently of Him (138:6; see Jas 4:6). Believers should not be ashamed to publicly praise God before everyone, whether great or small. In Psalm 5:7, David praises God for his faithful love, his “hesed”—the Hebrew word for God’s loyal affection for those under his covenant. It was because of this love that David was able to enter the Lord’s presence to worship him.*

David recognizes the unique calling of God on his life and the mission he has been given. The Lord had promised to establish a royal dynasty for David, through which the Messiah would come and reign forever (see 2 Sam 7:11–16). God’s covenantal loyalty motivated David to worship.*

When we receive Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior, obey Him, and put away our idols before Him, His “Hesed” now falls on us who walk by the Spirit rather than the flesh (Romans 8:14-17). 

*Reference: Tony Evans, The Tony Evans Bible Commentary (Nashville, TN: Holman Bible Publishers, 2019), 509, 575.

To God be the glory!

Our Lord Jesus Christ created everything! By Him, For Him!

“The Lord bless you and keep you; The Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you; The Lord turn his face toward you and give you peace.” Numbers 6:24-26

Disclaimer

When God inspires me, I write or post articles that glorify God. I invite you to view this post as a Bible study. Like the Bereans in Acts 17:11, I encourage you to search the Scriptures to determine whether what I have posted is true. Always consult your church ministers regarding biblical matters. I am not a professional writer, so there may be grammatical or spelling errors. I strive to write as clearly and efficiently as possible. Your brother in Christ, Ricardo.

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