Penetrating the Darkness with the Eyes of Faith: Psalm 132
Penetrating the Darkness with the Eyes of Faith Psalm 132 When the eyes of flesh can see no evidence of the promise coming true, the eyes of faith penetrate the darkness and see the light of hope on the horizon. Mark Futato We serve a God who does not turn back on His promises. Psalm 132 calls on God to remember His promise which he made to David, the promise that, if his sons would follow the Lord, there would always be a son of David on the throne. “The LORD swore to David a sure oath from which he will not turn back” ( 132:11). “To post-exilic Israel, the temptation would be to think that God would not fulfill His promise to David. The nation, its chief city, its Temple, had all been destroyed and there was no King. Though things looked bleak, the faithful held on to their God. The God whose promises never fail and He would not fail now” (Futato). The psalm is filled with language referencing the Temple, which was built to be the dwelling place of God Most High. Interestingly, ...