What happens to the king happens to us. That was how it worked in the ancient world. The destiny of the king and that of his people were inextricably interwoven. If the king won the battle, everyone had peace. If the king was wise, everyone prospered. If the king won God’s favour, then everyone was blessed. Psalm 21 is a prayer of thanks for what God had done for the king. While this was once relevant for some people at one time, now it is relevant for all people all the time. Those who acknowledge Jesus Christ as their king thereby bind their destiny to his. If we transcend our individualistic goals and step under his authority and purpose, then what is true of him becomes true of us. It matters less then whether you are worthy to be blessed. All that matters is whether he is worthy to be blessed. If your life is under his kingship, if you have entrusted yourself to Jesus, then you are blessed because he is worthy. The theme of praise in Psalm 21 is therefore greatly magnified in our situation. What happens to the king happens to us. Jesus is greatly favoured by God, then so are we. Jesus won the victory, then so have we. Jesus overcame death, so death has lost its power over us. Whatever is true of the king is true of the members of his Kingdom. Why would you want to stand out on your own and be left to your own devices? Why not bind yourself to Jesus and share in his blessings?
Thank God for the favour you have in Jesus Christ.
Read Psalm 21
