His Steadfast Promise

 Psalm 89:1 I will sing of the steadfast love of the Lord, forever;
    with my mouth I will make known your faithfulness to all generations.
2 For I said, “Steadfast love will be built up forever;
    in the heavens you will establish your faithfulness.”
3 You have said, “I have made a covenant with my chosen one;
    I have sworn to David my servant:
4 ‘I will establish your offspring forever,
    and build your throne for all generations.’” Selah

This is one of the many psalms with Messianic overtones.  It was a promise the people of Israel clung to when they were scattered among the nations, and especially when they were under the harsh rule of powers like Rome. God had promised a King after David.  They anticipated Him, longed for Him. How could they do so after so many generations? God's steadfast love.  As we celebrate Christ's first Advent and await His second, we can also claim and cling to God's steadfast love for His people. This lengthy psalm goes on to recount God's faithfulness, leaving the psalmist and us to proclaim:

52 Blessed be the Lord forever!

Amen and Amen.