Psalm 92-The righteous shall flourish like the palm tree

“Truth for Truckers” *May 2, 2014* Psalm 92 “The righteous shall flourish like the palm tree”

      Three things recorded in this Psalm show that in the end “The righteous shall flourish like the palm tree” which is the fitting summary statement of all that is spoken of from (v.1-15). However, we, the righteous must practice and know the two elements that precede this summary statement which pronounces the blessing of the Believer.

     First of all, we must practice daily devotion to the Lord: “It is a good thing to give thanks unto the LORD, and to sing praises unto Thy name, O Most High: To show forth Thy loving-kindness in the morning and Thy faithfulness every night.”(v.1, 2) Notice, the daily emphasis recorded in these two verses. Thanksgiving, praise and showing the loving-kindness/mercy of God must be evident as we start the day. Then, in the night praising Him for His faithfulness to us by mentioning the day’s events that have just passed is the daily pattern we should practice for the blessing of God.

     Secondly, in (v.6-9) the recognition of the enemies of God is the focus. Even when we practice daily devotion to the systematic blessing of God we must be fully aware of the adversaries all around us in the world in which we live. The world, the flesh, and the devil are the progressive enemies of the soul and must be dealt with accordingly.

     Then, in the third division of the Psalm (v.10-15) there is a clear emphasis upon the anointing of the Believer for worship. This brings about victory over enemies (v.11), flourishing like the palm tree (v.12), in the courts of God (v.13), even bearing fruit in old age (v.14) followed by praising God for what He means to us, Drivers: “He is my Rock and there is no unrighteousness in Him.” (v.15) and can be any Believer's Rock by trusting Him!

     When the Rock is mentioned in the O.T. it points to the Lord Jesus Christ as documented in I Corinthians 10:4 “And [they] did all drink the same spiritual drink: for they drank of that spiritual Rock that followed them: and that Rock was Christ.” The Lord Jesus Christ’s promise to “Never leave or forsake” His own was active all the way back to the time the Israelites wandered in the wilderness. So, Drivers, let us rely on this promise of His never-ending presence today!

     

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