Psalms 110:1-111:10

110:1-7 | This psalm is one of the most glorious prophecies of the Messiah in the OT and is often quoted in the NT (Matt. 22:44; Mark 12:36; Luke 20:42; Acts 2:34-35; Heb. 1:13; 10:13). The womb of the morning possibly represents the dawning of that blessed day in the millennial period when Israel will be born again. God’s beloved firstborn among the nations. You are the dew of Your youth paints the picture of strength and splendor of the ascendant King.

110:3-6 | The passage describes the King’s might, His army (volunteers), and His priestly character. Verses 5-6 depict a battlefield, revealing the victories to come. He contemplates the conflict and the victory, one that will be characterized by everlasting dominion and eternal power and triumph.

111:1 | The Hebrew word translated Praise the Lord is Hallelujah. It means “to bestow boasting and honor to God.” With my whole heart implies the inner person. Yahweh is not fooled by external worship or by the hypocrisy of religious rites that do not include wholehearted love for Him.

111:6 | God does not manifest His power for the sake of showing off. He channels into purposeful acts to benefit His people. For this reason, God does not always perform miracles – He has specific purposes to accomplish and will reveal His power only when His people will benefit.

111:9 | To the Israelites, God’s name is so awesome they will not speak Yahweh aloud but substitute Adonai, lest they inadvertently blaspheme God’s holy name. That same kind of reverence for God is commendable in the life of every child of God.