Psalm 69 is a psalm for the distressed soul. David, in the midst of a crisis, is drowning in depression and oppression. He struggles not only with physical illness but also from enemies who seek to destroy him, the elders who speak against him, and his own family who has forsaken him. As such, David pleads to God to rescue and restore him. Indeed, this psalm gives comfort and hope to those distressed by the circumstances of this life.
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Psalm 68 rehearses the history of God’s interventions on the part of His people. It demonstrates that God is always on the move — creating, walking, sending, calling, commanding, defending, and defeating. During their wilderness wandering, God led Israel through the wilderness and defeated all enemies who stood in their path. According to the superscription, David is the author. As such, the likely writing of this Hymn of Victory is either the conquering of Jerusalem (2 Samuel 5) or moving the Ark to Zion (2 Samuel 6).
Psalm 68 rehearses the history of God’s interventions on the part of His people. It demonstrates that God is always on the move — creating, walking, sending, calling, commanding, defending, and defeating. During their wilderness wandering, God led Israel through the wilderness and defeated all enemies who stood in their path. According to the superscription, David is the author. As such, the likely writing of this Hymn of Victory is either the conquering of Jerusalem (2 Samuel 5) or moving the Ark to Zion (2 Samuel 6). Uniquely Paul applied Psalm 68:18 to Jesus’ Ascension in Ephesians 4:8. Jesus’ Ascension is the greatest victory parade in human history. It declares that Jesus was victorious over Satan, sin, and death. Because He is victorious, His people too will be victorious!
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