David Sees Christ
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David’s last words, inspired by the Holy Spirit (2 Samuel 23:2), constitute a psalm.
This humble shepherd boy had risen to become king and prophet of a great theocracy. His fame as a singer and composer was widely recognized.
The trials of life revealed his most enduring character trait: David never lost trust in the Lord! His experiences with danger, betrayal, temptation, lust, sin, sorrow, disappointment, and grief have benefited many facing similar situations.
“Great had been David’s fall, but deep was his repentance, ardent was his love, and strong his faith. He had been forgiven much, and therefore he loved much. Luke 7:47.
“The psalms of David pass through the whole range of experience, from the depths of conscious guilt and self-condemnation to the loftiest faith and the most exalted communing with God. His life record declares that sin can bring only shame and woe, but that God’s love and mercy can reach to the deepest depths, that faith will lift up the repenting soul to share the adoption of the sons of God. Of all the assurances which His word contains, it is one of the strongest testimonies to the faithfulness, the justice, and the covenant mercy of God.” “Because David endeavored to rule justly and wisely, in the constant fear of God, the Lord promised to establish his house forever. The promise was conditional, and the conditions were not met by his literal posterity. Hence only through Christ as the seed of David will these promises now meet fulfillment.” In contrast to an everlasting kingdom, those who follow Satan will be “thrust away” and “utterly burned with fire” (2 Samuel 23:6, 7).
No more will the wicked be allowed to harm others.
The difference between the two outcomes is stark and final.
David’s conclusion is still relevant: obey God’s commands and trust His willingness to forgive our sins (2 Peter 3:9). Obedience to all God’s commandments and faith in Jesus as humankind’s Savior will ultimately define a true follower of Christ (Revelation 14:12)!
