1. The Lord said unto my Lord—Jehovah said unto my Adonai: David in spirit heard the solemn voice of
Jehovah speaking to the Messiah from of old. What wonderful fellowship there
has been between the Father and the Son! From this secret and intimate
communion spring the covenant of grace and all its marvelous arrangements. All
the great acts of grace are brought into actual being by the word of God; had
he not spoken, there had been no manifestation of Deity to us; but in the beginning
was the Word, and from of old there was mysterious fellowship between the
Father and his Son Jesus Christ concerning his people and the great contest on
their behalf between himself and the powers of evil.
Though
David was a firm believer in the unity of the Godhead, he yet spiritually
discerns the two persons, distinguishes between them, and perceives that in the
second he has an especial interest, for he calls him my Lord. This was
an anticipation of the exclamation of Thomas, “My Lord and my God,” and it
expresses the psalmist’s reverence, his obedience, his believing appropriation,
and his joy in Christ. It is well to have clear views of the mutual relations
of the persons of the blessed Trinity; indeed, the knowledge of these truths is
essential for our comfort and growth in grace. There is a clear distinction in
the divine persons, since one speaks to another; yet the Godhead is one.
Sit thou at my right hand, until I make thine enemies thy footstool. Away from the shame and suffering of his earthly life, Jehovah calls
Adonai, our Lord, to the repose and honors of his celestial seat. His work is
done, and he may sit; it is well done, and he may sit at his right hand; it
will have grand results, and he may therefore quietly wait to see the complete
victory which is certain to follow. The glorious Jehovah thus addresses the
Christ as our Saviour; for, says David, he said unto my Lord. Jesus is
placed in the seat of power, dominion, and dignity, and is to sit there by
divine appointment while Jehovah fights for him, and lays every rebel beneath
his feet.
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