WEDNESDAY, JULY 18
Psalm 16:1-11
Romans 10:9

“Open thou mine eyes
that I may behold …”

RESURRECTION OF DAVID’S GREATER SON

“Michtam,” which occurs also in Psalms 56 to 60, is a term unexplained. Spurgeon calls it “the precious sonnet.”

Under some trial David declares his unwavering trust in the Lord alone. He is not like Saul who wavered, who in desperation went to consult the witch of Endor (1 Sam 28), who transgressed the very decree he had given against “those that have familiar spirits, and the wizards” (1 Sam 28:9). David warns against consulting another god which those weak in faith might seek after, as in the case of Saul. Often we hear of Christians who, in moments of desperation, yield to their friends’ suggestion to visit mediums and “bomohs.” The end result is disastrous.

David claims the Lord to be his inheritance, like the Levites (Deut 10:9), his cup as received by a friend from his host (Ps 23:5; 116:13). David rejoices in a goodly heritage, both physical and spiritual. But of greater treasure is the spiritual, the wisdom and understanding bestowed upon him even to his innermost being — the deep things of God.

As God revealed the secrets of life to him, he is led into the mystery of the Messiah who should conquer death by rising from the grave. (To whom would God reveal the resurrection of David’s Greater Son than to David himself, the man after God’s own heart?) This is the interpretation of Peter in his sermon at Pentecost (Acts 2:25-31). Similarly, Paul quotes from this Psalm in his message to the Jews in the synagogue at Antioch in Pisidia (Acts 13:35). The great message of the Messiah’s Resurrection is “that through this man is preached unto you the forgiveness of sins” (Acts 13:38), “and by him all that believe are justified from all things, from which ye could not be justified by the law of Moses” (Acts 13:39).

Have you believed in Christ who died for your sins and rose again from the dead?

THOUGHT: (Look up 1 Corinthians 15:1-4.)
PRAYER: Lord, may I always remember Thy death and resurrection for me.