Amen and Amen!
It
is unclear who the author of Psalm 72 was. Some say it was Solomon, as the
notation in the heading says “Of Solomon.” Others believe it was authored by
David, because the closing caption states, “The prayers of David the son of
Jesse are ended.” Most likely
this was David’s final psalm as he passed the kingdom over to Solomon. It contains David’s heartfelt prayer for the
Lord’s blessing upon his son Solomon’s life, his government, and the nation of
Israel.
Included
in David’s petition are requests for wisdom, justice, prosperity, deliverance
from oppressors, victory over enemies, and abundance in the land. As we read Psalm
72, we find that it goes far beyond Solomon and actually is a prophecy of the
Son that was promised to David, even Jesus Christ, who would sit on the throne
of David and rule it and establish it in order, in justice, and in
righteousness, from henceforth forever.
During
the glorious reign of The Son of David (which will soon be upon us) some amazing
things will take place. Jesus will rule with pure justice and righteousness. He
will be fair to all, including the poor and needy. The mountains and hills will
bring forth prosperity. Those who had been plagued by evil and powerful
oppressors will be delivered. The righteous will flourish, and peace will abound.
His kingdom will encompass the entire Earth, and all kings and rulers will bow
down to Him. Everyone will be blessed because of Him! Oh, what a day that will be!
David
ends his prayer with praises to God and His glorious name. In verses 18-19, he
writes: “Praise the Lord God, the God of Israel, who alone does such
wonderful things. Praise his glorious name forever! Let the whole earth be
filled with his glory. Amen and amen!”
This prayer & praise ends with the exclamation, “Amen
and Amen!” The Hebrew word for “amen” literally means, “verily; truly; so let it be.” Its proper use
is where one person confirms the words of another and expresses an emphatic
desire for those words to come to pass. As the Psalmist proclaims the gloriousness
of God’s name and speaks prophetically of the coming Eternal King, he is
overwhelmed with the thought that God alone can and will do such things. And to
that he emphatically says, “So be it! So be it!”
“Even so,
come quickly, Lord Jesus!” (Revelation
22:20) Amen and Amen!
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