Scripture Reading : Psalm 72
Theme : Praising the Perfect King
- Prayer for Righteous Judgments (1–7). The psalmist fully expected that the messianic king would reign in righteousness and peace on behalf of the oppressed, and that his dominion would extend over all rulers, from sea to sea. The psalmist prayed for the blessing of peace and prosperity, basing his appeal on the fact that the king is a savior of the oppressed and is therefore worthy of honor, power, and dominion. The psalmist prays that God will enable the king to rule righteously and the whole earth will be peaceful and prosperous.
- Anticipation of His Dominion (8–14). The psalmist predicted that the messianic king will rule the whole world, from sea to sea. He will defeat all His enemies, fulfilling God’s prophecies (Gen. 22:17). The king is worthy because He cares for the lowly and oppressed.
- Praising the Perfect King (15-20). This messianic king is divine since prayer is offered to Him. Only God can be prayed to, not human beings or dead saints. All of the earth shall praise His most amazing, glorious name.
Praying the Scripture
The OT constantly looks forward to the perfect reign of the messianic king who will defeat evil and reign righteously over the earth. It is this messiah who will defeat the work of satan in the garden of Eden and restore God’s kingdom on earth. We have seen this glorious King who came the first time to rescue His people by dying and resurrecting from the dead. Now, we must anticipate His glorious return when He will consummate His victory over satan, death, evil and earth’s curses. Pray you will long to see the return of Jesus and constantly offer praises to God in your prayer. Great is God, greatly to be praised! Worship God through praises. Take joy in your Savior!
经文：诗篇72
主题：赞美完美的君王
- 为公义审判祷告（1-7）。诗人预计弥赛亚君王必然为备受欺压的按公义与和平治理世界，而祂的统治将涵盖所有君王，从这海直到那海的。诗人求得平安和福气，因为王即是备受欺压者的拯救，所以配得尊荣、能力和权柄。诗人求神能叫在世的王按公义治理全地，叫世界得享平安。
- 期待王的统治（8-14）。诗人预计弥赛亚君王将统治全世界，从这海直到那海。祂将打败所有敌人，并应验神的预言（创22:17）。王是配得的，因为祂看顾卑微与被欺压的人。
- 赞美完美的王（15-20）。这位弥赛亚君王是神圣的，因为人向祂祷告。人只能向神祷告，不是向人或已故的圣徒祷告。全地都要赞美祂最奇妙与荣耀的名。
用经文祷告
旧约不断向往着弥赛亚君王的完美统治；祂将战胜邪恶，按公义治理全地。这位弥赛亚也将扭转撒旦在伊甸园的工作，并在地上复兴神的国。我们已见到这位荣耀之王；祂首次降世时藉着自己的死和复活拯救祂的民。如今，我们要期待祂荣耀的归来。那时，祂将彻彻底底地打败撒旦、死亡、邪恶与地上的诅咒。祷告你会期盼耶稣的归来，并在祷告中持续向神献上赞美。神是伟大的，配受极大的赞美！藉着祷告赞美神。要因你的救主喜乐！
