Andy Nagahara
(Psalms 21:0-7)
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Let’s walk 2017 as kings
1. King, Priest and Prophet
0 For the director of music. A psalm of David.
1 O LORD, the king rejoices in your strength. How great is his joy in the victories you give!
2 You have granted him the desire of his heart and have not withheld the request of his lips. <Selah>
3 You welcomed him with rich blessings and placed a crown of pure gold on his head.
4 He asked you for life, and you gave it to him– length of days, for ever and ever.
5 Through the victories you gave, his glory is great; you have bestowed on him splendor and majesty.
6 Surely you have granted him eternal blessings and made him glad with the joy of your presence.
7 For the king trusts in the LORD; through the unfailing love of the Most High he will not be shaken.
2. King’s victories, blessings and glories
1 O LORD, the king rejoices in your strength. How great is his joy in the victories you give!
2 You have granted him the desire of his heart and have not withheld the request of his lips. <Selah>
3 You welcomed him with rich blessings and placed a crown of pure gold on his head.
4 He asked you for life, and you gave it to him– length of days, for ever and ever.
5 Through the victories you gave, his glory is great; you have bestowed on him splendor and majesty.
6 Surely you have granted him eternal blessings and made him glad with the joy of your presence.
7 For the king trusts in the LORD; through the unfailing love of the Most High he will not be shaken.
3. King trusts in the LORD
7 For the king trusts in the LORD; through the unfailing love of the Most High he will not be shaken.
Summary
The necessary qualities of a king required by God are not to rule over the people but to obey God, to use his power and authority rightly and to sacrifice himself for the people’s happiness. Jesus was the only one who met that God’s requirements. To live like Jesus means to live with the king’s attitude. Although we all are imperfect, we can walk as kings with the help of the Holy Spirit.
For Discussion
1) In what sense can you say that you are a king?
2) What is the most important attitude as a king?