This Psalm was written, it says in the inspired heading, as a contemplation of Ethan the Ezrahite, probably at the time of the great decline of the Davidic kingdom in the time of Rehoboam, Solomon's son. It was a time when Ethan, and many in Israel, were wondering whether the Lord's lovingkindnesses had failed, as it says in verse 49, and whether God would continue to be merciful in relation to the covenant that He had made with David. The kingdom was divided; the people's loyalties were divided between Rehoboam and Jeroboam. It was kind of like the situation in our country today. But these words show us that the Spirit revealed to Ethan that God's faithfulness would continue, and that it would continue forever. This truth of God's faithfulness is the "joyful sound" which is talked about in verse 15 which is declared to God's people by God Himself; to their minds and to their hearts. So at this time, I would like to ask whether you personally have come to know this joyful sound; of experientially knowing God's faithfulness to you, and believing that it will be shown to you, to all generations? Let me give you 3 Considerations of God's Faithfulness which are given to us in these verses. 1st of all – The joyful sound of God's faithfulness to be merciful to His people forever. (verses 1 and 2) 2nd – Let's think together about the joyful sound of God's faithfulness to His covenant in all generations. 3rd – The joyful sound of God's faithfulness is to give you in your walk with Him, the light of His countenance.
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Pastor Paul Rendall was born in November of 1951, and grew up in Davenport, Iowa. He went to college at Drake University and the University of Iowa where he received a B.A. degree in Social Work and History in 1974. Paul searched for truth in all the wrong places in college, but...
