The beloved physician Luke wrote how Paul spoke to the people in the synagogue in Antioch and said, “we declare unto you glad tidings, how that the promise which was made unto the fathers, God has fulfilled the same unto us their children, in that he has raised up Jesus again; as it is also written in the second psalm, You are my Son, this day have I begotten you”, and in chapter thirteen and verse thirty-four of the book of Acts Luke shared to how Paul refers to the Psalm that says, “I will give you the sure mercies of David” where we read:
And as concerning that he raised him up from the dead, now no more to return to corruption,
he said on this wise, I will give you the sure mercies of David.
The verse begins, “And as concerning that he raised him up from the dead, now no more to return to corruption, ...” Luke began with the words, “And as concerning” which means “and because, since and on account” “that he raised him up” or “that God the Heavenly Father resurrected and caused Jesus to rise” “from the dead” which means “apart from the inanimate, non-living, departed and deceased”, “now no more to return to corruption” or “at this time never again to turn or go back to destruction or decay of the body after death”. Luke shared how “Paul” continued to tell the people in the synagogue how the Psalms refers not only to the resurrection of Jesus, but also that He would never return to “death” again.
The verse goes on to say, “... he said on this wise, I will give you the sure mercies of David.” Luke continued with the words, “he said on this wise” which means “God the Heavenly Father uttered, declared and proclaimed in this manner”, “I will give you” or “I, God the Heavenly Father, will grant, bestow, furnish and supply to you, the people of Israel” “the sure mercies” which means “the trustworthy, faithful and reliable holy, pious and hallowed freedom from wickedness and sin” “of David” or “belonging to David whose name means beloved and was the second king of Israel” (See Psalm 89). Luke shared how “Paul” referred to how God the Heavenly Father proclaimed His promise to Israel about extending to them the “sacred blessings” He provided to King David.
When we meditate upon Luke's words in this verse, we learn how God promised He would not allow Jesus to “die” again because He would not allow Jesus' body to decay. This promise of “salvation” was extended to King David when God promised Him the Messiah would come through His offspring. God continues to invite people to believe and trust in His Son Jesus to have their sins forgiven and be granted everlasting life. The promise given to David is given to everyone today, and those who yield themselves to Jesus fulfill God's desire to have a personal relationship with Him.
Next time Luke shares how Paul refers to the Psalm that says, “you shall not suffer your Holy One to see corruption”, so read ahead, and we shall join together then.
Until tomorrow…there is more…
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