Famous last words. Some are profound and memorable; other humorous and insignificant, such as Pancho Villa: "Don't let it end like this. Tell them I said something."
While not his last spoken words, they are King David's last written words and they are truly significant:
"Blessed be the LORD God, the God of Israel, Who alone works wonders. And blessed be His glorious name forever; And may the whole earth be filled with His glory. Amen, and Amen. The prayers of David the son of Jesse are ended." (Psalm 72:18-20)
This final recorded prayer reflects the passion of a man after God's own heart (Acts 13:22). He is concerned about His person, His position, and His purpose. David acknowledges that the Lord God "alone works wonders" - there is no other true and wonder-working God aside of the Creator.
David is concerned for His name - the great I AM, Yahweh, Jehovah. He prayed in the previous verse that His name would endure forever and increase (v.17). Pagan gods were well known by name but the One true God has long been addressed by title rather than His personal name. David, at the end of His life, was concerned that the name of the only true God, Yahweh, be perpetuated and revered.
David was concerned about the purpose of His Father at the end of his life. Desiring that "the whole earth be filled with His glory" indicates that he had a kingdom mindset. He yearned for the absolute reign of God on earth.
David's final prayer closely parallels the great model prayer of Jesus. David, like Jesus, was concerned that the Father's name be hallowed, and that His will be done on earth as it is in heaven. These two great purposes are worthy of our passion and pursuit.
Without question David loved the Lord God with all his heart, mind, soul, and strength. This legacy of love and devotion is a compelling example to us today. This love becomes the fountain of life and the springboard for all that it important. Our deep passion for His person, position and purpose gives rise to a lifestyle of praise and service that will distinguish us as people of God.
May He always be our first love.
Steve
While not his last spoken words, they are King David's last written words and they are truly significant:
"Blessed be the LORD God, the God of Israel, Who alone works wonders. And blessed be His glorious name forever; And may the whole earth be filled with His glory. Amen, and Amen. The prayers of David the son of Jesse are ended." (Psalm 72:18-20)
This final recorded prayer reflects the passion of a man after God's own heart (Acts 13:22). He is concerned about His person, His position, and His purpose. David acknowledges that the Lord God "alone works wonders" - there is no other true and wonder-working God aside of the Creator.
David is concerned for His name - the great I AM, Yahweh, Jehovah. He prayed in the previous verse that His name would endure forever and increase (v.17). Pagan gods were well known by name but the One true God has long been addressed by title rather than His personal name. David, at the end of His life, was concerned that the name of the only true God, Yahweh, be perpetuated and revered.
David was concerned about the purpose of His Father at the end of his life. Desiring that "the whole earth be filled with His glory" indicates that he had a kingdom mindset. He yearned for the absolute reign of God on earth.
David's final prayer closely parallels the great model prayer of Jesus. David, like Jesus, was concerned that the Father's name be hallowed, and that His will be done on earth as it is in heaven. These two great purposes are worthy of our passion and pursuit.
Without question David loved the Lord God with all his heart, mind, soul, and strength. This legacy of love and devotion is a compelling example to us today. This love becomes the fountain of life and the springboard for all that it important. Our deep passion for His person, position and purpose gives rise to a lifestyle of praise and service that will distinguish us as people of God.
May He always be our first love.
Steve
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