Prophesy Fulfilled Completely

Scripture:
The Lord has sworn and will not change his mind,
"You are a priest forever according to the order of Melchizedek."
Psalm 110:4

Observation: This psalm, "of David", is the most quoted psalm in the New Testament, and is even said to be the cornerstone of Christianity. The two most common ways it is used is to reinforce the idea of Messiah - 'the Lord says to my lord' indicating there are two entities of higher authority than the king - and declaring Jesus to be at the right hand of the Lord, with his enemies as a footstool, as this Messiah.

It is absolutely about Messiah, and not about David, and verse 4 proves this. At no time did David consider himself a priest, nor immortal. However, he declares here a promise from Yahweh that invokes both ... declaring someone as an eternal priest.

Everything in this psalm has even already come to pass:

-- Jesus is seated at the right hand of God

-- The power of his resurrection reverberates out from Zion (Jerusalem)

-- Billions of people offer themselves willingly has followers

-- The judgment of faith has (unfortunately) defined death for non-believers

-- Jesus is lifted up above all others

Application: I have never studied this psalm, and had no idea it held such status and importance. It is so powerful to see it in this light ... and a completely fulfilled messianic prophesy, and with that fulfillment called out by Jesus himself and reverberating through other New Testament writers including Luke, Paul, and the author of Hebrews (Apollos?).

I am excited my wife will be studying the psalms deeply over the coming week. I am so amazed by her! She has wisdom in certain matters I could never have. I think I will enjoy simply hearing her thoughts on this great book in the time to come.

Prayer: Lord, please be with my wife, and guide her thoughts, time, and learning in the days and weeks of her sabbatical. May you reveal to me how I can support and aid her, for her and for the longer-term benefit of your kingdom. Amen.