Psalm 35:27–28: Let them shout for joy and be glad, who favor my righteous cause; And let them say continually, “Let the Lord be magnified, who has pleasure in the prosperity of His servant.” And my tongue shall speak of Your righteousness and of Your praise all the day long.
Experiencing Jesus in the Psalms
Even those who could not render him active aid, but in their hearts favored him, David would have the Lord reward most abundantly. Jesus also prizes those whose hearts are with his cause. The day is coming when shouts of victory will be raised by all who are on Christ’s side, for the foes will be routed.
Yea, let them say continually, Let the Lord be magnified. They are not to shout to David’s praise, but for the honor of Jehovah. Such acclamations may fitly be continued throughout time and eternity.
Which hath pleasure in the prosperity of his servant. They recognized David as the Lord’s servant, and saw with pleasure the Lord’s favor to him. We can have no nobler title than “servant of God,” and no greater reward than for our Master to delight in our prosperity. What true prosperity may be we are not always best able to judge. We must leave that in Jesus’ hand; he will not fail to rule all things for our highest good. 1
Living the Transformed Life
Call upon Me in the day of trouble; I will deliver you, and you shall glorify Me.” Psalm 50:15
- The Lord was magnified today, when you loved your wife like Christ loves His church.
- The Lord was magnified today, when you respected and encouraged your husband.
- The Lord was magnified today, when you yielded your will, and surrendered to Him.
The Lord’s favor is upon those who magnify Him. – TWEET IT
Praise and Prayer
Thank You, Father, for always being the Righteous One, worthy of my praise. Dear Jesus, may I always praise You in my prosperity, and praise You in my poverty.
1. Spurgeon, C. H. (1993). Psalms (p. 140). Wheaton, IL: Crossway Books.