In Psalms one hundred and thirty eight David said, “All the kings of the earth shall praise you, O LORD, when they hear the words of your mouth. Yes, they shall sing in the ways of the LORD: for great is the glory of the LORD”, and in chapter one hundred and thirty eight and verse six of Psalms David said the LORD has, “respect unto the lowly”where we read,
Though the LORD be high, yet has he respect unto the lowly: but the proud he knows afar off.
The verse begins, “though the LORD be high, yet has he respect unto the lowly:” David began with the words, “though the LORD be high” or “yes, indeed and surely Jehovah who is the existing One and the proper name for the One True God exists as raised up, uplifted, lofty and exalted”, “yet he has respect” which means “still and even so he, Jehovah God, perceives, considers, has vision toward and gives observation” “unto the lowly” or “to people who are low, base, depressed and humble”. David considered how Jehovah God is lofty and exalted, and even so He regards people who are humiliated and depressed.
The verse continues, “but the proud he knows afar off.” David added the words, “but the proud” or “however, moreover, nevertheless and notwithstanding people who are exalted, haughty, arrogant and exceedingly elevated” “he knows afar off” which means “he, Jehovah God, perceives, sees, discriminates, distinguishes and recognizes from a distant place and remotely”. David said Jehovah God perceives and sees people who are lofty and exalted from a distant place.
When we meditate upon the words in this verse, we see how David recognized the exalted position of Jehovah God, and that being so, He observes people who are humble. He also distances Himself from people who are haughty and lofty. God sent His Son Jesus into the world to die on the cross for the sins of all mankind, and in doing so, He humbled Himself to relate to all of us. (See Philippians 2:8) When we humble ourselves, repent of our sins and ask Jesus to come into our hearts , He will forgive our sins, grant us everlasting life and observe our humility as we prostrate ourselves before Him.
Next time David says, “though I walk in the midst of trouble, you will revive me”, so read ahead, and we shall join together then.
Until tomorrow…there is more…
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