I will sing of the Lord’s great love forever; with my mouth I will make your faithfulness known through all generations. I will declare that your love stands firm forever, that you have established your faithfulness in heaven itself. You said, “I have made a covenant with my chosen one, I have sworn to David my servant, ‘I will establish your line forever and make your throne firm through all generations. Psalm 89:1-4 (NIV)
Dear heavenly Father, I have no clue who Ethan the Ezrahite was, to whom authorship of this Psalm is attributed, but I love his heart, words, and worship. I too, want to sing and make music in my heart to you today, Lord, for the steadfastness of your love and the rock-steadiness of your faithfulness.
Because of what you have done for us in Jesus, we can live with the absolute assurance that your love will not be attached to any contingencies today—or anything in us. You won’t be using a scorecard, thermometer, or scale to measure our performance. There’s no chance we’ll inform, surprise, or shock you by anything we think, say or do today.
You only deal with us according to Jesus’ righteousness—with which you have blessed and robed us. And when you discipline us, it’s never out of irritation or exasperation, but only by the favor and affection you have lavished on us in Christ. Such kindness moves us to repentance like nothing else, Father. Such love compels us to love and serve you with everything we have and are.
Equally, Father, I praise you today for your inviolate sovereignty and unwavering faithfulness. Nothing, and no one, can resist your will, alter your plans, or derail your decrees. As I think about global and cosmic matters, and issues in my own heart and family, this assurance gives a joy that cannot be found anywhere else.
David’s throne has become Jesus’ throne; and there will be no end to the increase of his government and peace (Isa. 9:7). That you love us, and that you are in control of all things, is enough, Father. May I live today to the praise of your glorious gospel and more-than-sufficient grace. So very Amen I pray, in Jesus’ trustworthy and worship-worthy name.