The King’s Name (Psalm 72:17)

 


Tuesday, 30 September, 2025


Psalm 72

1 Kings 17

Matthew 9:14-26


Observance: Jerome, priest and biblical scholar (d. 420)


The King’s Name (Psalm 72:17)


May his name endure forever,
    his fame continue as long as the sun!
May people be blessed in him,
    all nations call him blessed!


The prophetic nature of Psalms as pointing to the King of God, Jesus Christ, is widely understood. But isn’t it interesting that in this Psalm, a clear hymn of praise to a king yet to come, ends with the line that this is the last prayer of King David? That after all was said and done, even David, the greatest king of all time, finished by pointing to his divine successor?


All our angst is calmed when we consider who the true king is. He delivers the poor. He has pity on the weak, and saves lives. He redeems the needy from oppression and violence, and their lives are precious to him. None are more worthy, or more qualified, or more able to be the king than Jesus.


May we take off our little paper crowns and worship the true king and Lord of all. May he have dominion; may he be the one who judges. May his name endure forever, and may all nations be blessed in him alone.


What stresses are you suffering at the moment? How would the Lordship of Jesus Christ settle them?


O Royal Son of Righteousness, you gave your life for the world so that the world might come under your rule: name us as your people, that we may enjoy the blessings of your divine authority, and never suffer the malice of sin and evil.

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