Psalm 68:
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Psalm 68
Concise Complete
A prayer-The greatness and goodness of God. (1-6) The wonderful works
God wrought for his people. (7-14) The presence of God in his church. (15-21)
The victories of Christ. (22-28) Enlargement of the church. (29-31) The glory
and grace of God. (32-35)
Verses 1-6 None
ever hardened his heart against God, and prospered. God is the joy of his
people, then let them rejoice when they come before him. He who derives his
being from none, but gives being to all, is engaged by promise and covenant to
bless his people. He is to be praised as a God of mercy and tender compassion.
He ever careth for the afflicted and oppressed: repenting sinners, who are
helpless and exposed more than any fatherless children, are admitted into his
family, and share all their blessings.
Verses 7-14 Fresh
mercies should put us in mind of former mercies. If God bring his people into a
wilderness, he will be sure to go before them in it, and to bring them out of
it. He provided for them, both in the wilderness and in Canaan. The daily manna
seems here meant. And it looks to the spiritual provision for God's Israel. The
Spirit of grace and the gospel of grace are the plentiful rain, with which God
confirms his inheritance, and from which their fruit is found. Christ shall come
as showers that water the earth. The account of Israel's victories is to be
applied to the victories over death and hell, by the exalted Redeemer, for those
that are his. Israel in Egypt among the kilns appeared wretched, but possessed
of Canaan, during the reigns of David and Solomon, appeared glorious. Thus the
slaves of Satan, when converted to Christ, when justified and sanctified by him,
look honourable. When they reach heaven, all remains of their sinful state
disappear, they shall be as the wings of the dove, covered with silver, and her
feathers as gold. Full salvation will render those white as snow, who were vile
and loathsome through the guilt and defilement of sin.
Verses 15-21 The
ascension of Christ must here be meant, and thereto it is applied,
ephesians 4:8. He
received as the purchase of his death, the gifts needful for the conversion of
sinners, and the salvation of believers. These he continually bestows, even on
rebellious men, that the Lord God might dwell among them, as their Friend and
Father. He gave gifts to men. Having received power to give eternal life, the
Lord Jesus bestows it on as many as were given him,
john 17:2. Christ came to a
rebellious world, not to condemn it, but that through him it might be saved. The
glory of Zion's King is, that he is a Saviour and Benefactor to all his willing
people, and a consuming fire to all that persist in rebellion against him. So
many, so weighty are the gifts of God's bounty, that he may be truly said to
load us with them. He will not put us off with present things for a portion, but
will be the God of our salvation. The Lord Jesus has authority and power to
rescue his people from the dominion of death, by taking away the sting of it
from them when they die, and giving them complete victory over it when they rise
again. The crown of the head, the chief pride and glory of the enemy, shall be
smitten; Christ shall crush the head of the serpent.
Verses 22-28 The
victories with which God blessed David over the enemies of Israel, are types of
Christ's victory, for himself and for all believers. Those who take him for
theirs, may see him acting as their God, as their King, for their good, and in
answer to their prayers; especially in and by his word and ordinances. The
kingdom of the Messiah shall be submitted to by all the rulers and learned in
the world. The people seem to address the king, ver.
28. But the words are
applicable to the Redeemer, to his church, and every true believer. We pray,
that thou, O God the Son, wilt complete thine undertaking for us, by finishing
thy good work in us.
Verses 29-31 A
powerful invitation is given to those that are without, to join the church. Some
shall submit from fear; overcome by their consciences, and the checks of
Providence, they are brought to make peace with the church. Others will submit
service of God, and
in the gospel of Christ which went forth from Jerusalem, which is enough to
invite sinners out of all nations.
Verses 32-35 God
is to be admired and adored with reverence and godly fear, by all that attend in
his holy places. The God of Israel gives strength and power unto his people.
Through Christ strengthening us we can do all things, not otherwise; therefore
he must have the glory of all we do, with our humble thanks for enabling us to
do it, and for accepting the work of his hands in us.
Psalm 68:
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