This Psalm addresses matters largely overlooked by most believers yet discerned by the author. It is not a vision or a unique revelation to the author; rather, it reflects common expectations of every believer. Consequently, Jesus instructed us to pray for the coming of His Kingdom and for His will to be accomplished on earth as it is in heaven. Although this prayer is imparted by Jesus to all, it raises the question of why many believers do not receive insights into heavenly activities that correspond with the occurrences on earth amidst the advent of Jesus.
The choice lies with us—whether to heed the distractions of this world or to listen to the Voice of Our Father God. It is documented in various scriptures that when God communicates with His servant, some perceive that communication as thunder, while His servant discerns His voice with clarity comparable to “Dolby Atmos,” or perhaps even clearer. The critical factor is the frequency and method by which we choose to listen. In contemporary digital hearing systems, features such as noise cancellation enhance clarity; similarly, God employs a form of noise cancellation by calming the hearts of believers, allowing them peace to perceive His voice distinctly. When we are attuned to the clamor of the world, even a faint noise may seem clear and comforting, leading individuals to mistakenly equate it with genuine peace. However, in the presence of God, true peace precedes our ability to hear His Word (Psalm 46:10).
Until God Makes Enemies A Foot Stool
The LORD says to my lord:
“Sit at my right hand
until I make your enemies
a footstool for your feet.” Psalms 110:1 (NIV)
In this context, David addresses Jesus as his Lord, acknowledging Him as his master even prior to Jesus’s revelation to the earthly realm. Following Jesus’s arrival on Earth as our elder brother, we are invited to accept Him as our master. As we walk with Jesus, the celestial dialogues of heaven become accessible to us as well.
Peter, James, and John observed Jesus in conversation with Elijah and Moses (Mark 9:4). Furthermore, John was affirming that he had witnessed the glory of the Father manifested in Jesus (John 1:14). People assembled near Jesus at the tomb of Lazarus listened as He offered a prayer to His Father (John 11:41-42). Likewise, the loyal followers who remained close to Jesus during His crucifixion heard Him inquire of His Father regarding the reason for forsaking Him, followed by a plea for the forgiveness of the transgressions of all mankind.
The author of the Epistle to the Hebrews refers to Jesus seated at the right hand of His Father in order to elucidate the distinct nature of Jesus in comparison to that of other angels (Hebrews 1:13). The Apostle Paul asserts that due to Jesus’ unwavering obedience, even unto death on the cross, God has exalted Him above all names (Philippians 2:9-11). Consequently, Paul articulates that God is placing all things under the authority of Jesus.
Then the end will come, when he hands over the kingdom to God the Father after he has destroyed all dominion, authority and power. For he must reign until he has put all his enemies under his feet. The last enemy to be destroyed is death. For he “has put everything under his feet.” – 1 Corinthians 15:24-27 (NIV)
Solomon believed that his father, David, could not construct a temple for God until He had subdued his enemies, as indicated in 1 Kings 5:3. If God required the subjugation of enemies and the granting of peace during Solomon’s reign to erect a physical temple that ultimately did not align with His approval, one must consider the abundant peace He imparts to His children, enabling their bodies to become His sacred temple.
Although God has made the devil as a mere footstool for Jesus, the question arises as to why the devil continues to afflict believers (1 Peter 5:8). Why has the deceptive power of the devil not been irrevocably eradicated by God? To elucidate this situation, Jesus conveyed a parable concerning the coexistence of weeds among the wheat (Matthew 13:24-30). This parable imparts the crucial truth that unless we disregard the malevolent actions of the devil and distance ourselves from him, Jesus will refrain from exercising His authority to eliminate this evil, as doing so would also lead to our destruction alongside the devil. In this light, it is imperative for us to remain vigilant and avoid the devil, whose power and authority have already been publicly stripped away by God (Colossians 2:15).
A Priest Forever
The LORD has sworn
and will not change his mind:
“You are a priest forever,
in the order of Melchizedek. ” – Psalms 110:4 (NIV)
The Psalmist, in recounting an event in accordance with the prophecy of Isaiah (Isaiah 53:10-12), was inspired by the Spirit of God to document the role of the Priest (Genesis 14:18-20). Abram offered a tithe of all he possessed, which Melchizedek requested from Abram’s men rather than the offerings themselves. Furthermore, Melchizedek approached Abram bearing bread and wine, which signifies the attributes of Jesus. In a similar fashion, Jesus came to grant eternal life to humanity through His Father’s Word, symbolized by bread, and through the sacrifice of His blood, represented by the vine, on the cross. He requires our hearts more than any other offerings we present to Him.
Centuries ago, prior to the birth of Jesus, David was granted to hear the conversations of His Father designating His Son as a Priest forever within the order of Melchizedek. In response, Jesus did not withhold what He received from His Father but graciously shared these gifts with His followers. He imparted the priesthood to His descendants and ordained them, as articulated by Peter in his epistle.
But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special possession, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light. – 1 Peter 2:9 (NIV)
Yet, due to our disobedience to His Word, we have conferred this authority upon certain intermediaries and subjected ourselves to their governance. It is indeed paradoxical that we transfer the authority bestowed by God to a pastor and subsequently adhere to his directives in order to acquire our share of blessings, thereby contradicting the very commands of God.
The Day of Judgement
The Lord is at your right hand;
he will crush kings on the day of his wrath.
He will judge the nations, heaping up the dead and crushing the rulers of the whole earth. – Psalms 110:5-6 (NIV)
As David perceives the dialogues between the Father and His Son, he also discerns the Second Coming of Jesus to judge the world. However, it is noteworthy that God did not disclose to His Son the specific time and place of this event, which aligns with Jesus’ declaration that the knowledge of the time and place of the Second Coming resides solely with the Father. While we have been provided with considerable information regarding the Day of Judgment in the Scriptures, this serves as encouragement for us to ready ourselves for that day.
The Message of this Psalm
Centuries before the concept of redemption became prevalent, David perceived the conversations of Heaven. Jesus entered the world, bringing the Kingdom of God closer to us; thus, we must be increasingly aware of the events transpiring within His Kingdom. If we are still not discerning the occurrences in Heaven, it is clear that we remain preoccupied with the distractions of this world, finding temporary solace when these distractions subside. Nevertheless, to attain the peace that God offers, it is essential to listen to His voice to calm our minds and souls, so that we may understand His Word.
Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Amen.
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