Entrusting Ourselves to Jesus

22 Out of the confidence that the Lord is enthroned (v. 19), the psalmist encourages the godly to reflect on his justice. In contrast to the treachery of man, the Lord will “sustain” the righteous so that they will not be overcome (cf. 37:23–24). The oracle of salvation encourages the godly to “cast” their “cares” (lit., “what he has given you”; cf. 1 Peter 5:7) on the Lord. For a similar expression see 37:5–7. Calvin, after struggling with this text, wrote:

It is not enough that we make application to God for the supply of our wants. Our desires and petitions must be offered up with a due reliance upon his providence, for how many are there who pray in a clamorous spirit, and who, by the inordinate anxiety and restlessness which they evince, seem resolved to dictate terms to the Almighty.… and there can be no question that the only means of checking an excessive impatience is an absolute submission to the Divine will, as to the blessings which should be bestowed. (3:344)^[1]

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^[1] VanGemeren, W. A. (1991). Psalms. In F. E. Gaebelein (Ed.), The Expositor’s Bible Commentary: Psalms, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, Song of Songs (Vol. 5, p. 397). Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan Publishing House.

Worth More Thought!

"ESV Gospel Transformation Bible" by ESV Bibles by Crossway - "Psalm PSALM— NOTE ON 46

"As Immanuel (“ God with us”), Jesus is the personification of this psalm. For Jesus himself is our present refuge and future victory. God’s past record of strong protection for his people is a present comfort to the psalmist; it is “well proved” (v. 1 ). Even if the unthinkable should occur—even the implosion of the earth— God’s faithfulness to his promises drives away fear (vv. 2– 3 ).

The Christian’s confidence is even more certain because Christ personally promised to be with us to the “end of the age” ( Matt. 28: 20 ). Like a secret aqueduct to a besieged city, God’s grace convinces the psalmist that the church will not only survive any onslaught but also will thrive in joy ( Ps. 46: 4– 7 ). Jesus specifically revealed that the Holy Spirit is that means of grace who causes “rivers of living water” to flow from the heart of the believer ( John 7: 37– 39 )."

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Psalm 21

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       "As the full significance of this psalm is seen in light of Christ’s ministry fulfilling David’s plans, we understand that , having saved his people from their sins by Christ’s sacrifice, God raised him and granted him eternal life ( Ps. 21: 4 ; Rom. 4: 23– 25 ). As the risen victor over death, Christ earned authority to convey all the blessings he earned to his people whom he saves ( Ps. 21: 5– 8 ; Acts 13: 34 ). His “crown of fine gold” signifies his power to defeat all the enemies of his church ( Ps. 21: 3 , 9– 12 ; Rev. 14: 14 ). Because Christ submitted himself to God’s will through his sufficient sacrifice, God enforces his authority to bring all of his enemies into submission ( Ps. 21: 7 ; Heb. 10: 12– 13 ).

       Christ was then exalted to the right hand of his Father, and the “joy of [his] presence” was restored ( Ps. 21: 6 ; Heb. 1: 3 ). The joy of that reconciliation and the “power” of that co-regency explain the believer’s eternal song of “praise” ( Ps. 21: 13 ; Rev. 5: 9– 14 ). David trains believers to pray for more than just everyday nuisances. We must also pray “your kingdom come, your will be done” ( Matt. 6: 10 ), and this psalm assures us that these things will happen."

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All to Jesus I Entrust

From "ESV Gospel Transformation Bible" notes on Psalm 9:

"In Jesus Christ we see these marks of God in beautiful flesh-and-blood reality. For Christ is both a lion and a lamb ( Rev. 5: 5– 6 ). He is both supremely powerful ( 2 Thess. 1: 7– 10 ) and supremely gentle ( Matt. 11: 29 ). He is a strong refuge and a tender friend. In Jesus, we see concretely the God of Psalm 9 . Jesus is “a stronghold for the oppressed” ( Ps. 9: 9 ). He came to preach good news to the poor (v. 18 ; Luke 4: 18 )."

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