The physician Luke wrote how Peter spoke to the multitude gathered outside the house where the upper room was located concerning Jesus, “Him, being delivered by the determinate counsel and foreknowledge of God, you have taken, and by wicked hands have crucified and slain. Whom God has raised up, having loosed the pains of death: because it was not possible that he should be holden of it. For David spoke concerning him, I foresaw the Lord always before my face, for he is on my right hand, that I should not be moved”, and in chapter two and verse twenty-six of the book of Acts Luke shared how Peter continued King David's words, “therefore did my heart rejoice, and my tongue was glad” where we read:
Therefore did my heart rejoice, and my tongue was glad; moreover also my flesh shall rest in hope:
The verse begins, “Therefore did my heart rejoice, and my tongue was glad;” Luke began with the words, “therefore did my heart rejoice” which means “then, wherefore, consequently and on this account did my, David's, soul or mind as it is the fountain and seat of the thoughts, passions, desires, appetites, affections, purposes and endeavors make merry, be gladdened and delighted”, “and my tongue was glad” or “and my, David's, language and dialect used to speak was happy, exulted and exceedingly joyful”. Luke shared how “Peter” continued to refer to “King David's” words when he declared how his “soul and mind” were gladdened and merry and his “speaking” was “happy and exulted”. (See Psalm 16:9, 30:11 and 63:5 for more information.)
The verse goes on to say, “moreover also my flesh shall rest in hope:” Luke continued with the words, “moreover also my flesh” or “now even so and indeed my, David's, body” “shall rest in hope” which means “will pitch it's tent, fix it's abode and dwell within expectation of good”. Luke shared how “Peter” referred to “King David's” additional thoughts as he knew his “body” would also “be at peace and rest” in the “expectation of good” that would be provided to him.
When we meditate upon Luke's words in this verse, we learn how “Peter” referred to more of “King David's” words concerning the Messiah Jesus. “King David” said the affect of the Messiah being with him was a “rejoicing” in his “soul and heart” and “gladness” in his speech and words. God loves people, and his desire is to affect the “heart, soul and mind” of every person who yields to His Son Jesus. Those who carefully examine the words of “King David” and “Peter” have the opportunity to surrender their lives to Jesus who will forgive their sins and grant them everlasting life with God.
Next time Luke shares how Peter tells the multitude King David continued, “you will not leave my soul in hell”, so read ahead, and we shall join together then.
Until tomorrow…there is more…
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