Matthew Henry Commentary Psalms 98
Matthew Henry Commentary
Psalms 98
Matthew Henry Commentary
Psalms 98
"Oh sing unto Jehovah a new song; For he hath done marvellous things: His right hand, and his holy arm, hath wrought salvation for him. Jehovah hath made known his salvation: His righteousness hath he openly showed in the sight of the nations. He hath remembered his lovingkindness and his faithfulness toward the house of Israel: All the ends of the earth have seen the salvation of our God." — Psalms 98:1-3 (ASV)
A song of praise for redeeming love is a new song, a mystery hidden from ages and generations. Converts sing a new song, very different from what they had previously sung. If the grace of God has given us a new heart, it will also put a new song into our mouths. Let this new song be sung to the praise of God, in consideration of the wonders He has accomplished.
The Redeemer has overcome all difficulties in the way of our redemption and was not discouraged by the services or sufferings appointed to Him. Let us praise Him for the revelations made to the world concerning the work of redemption: His salvation and His righteousness fulfilling the prophecies and promises of the Old Testament. To carry out this design, God raised up His Son Jesus to be not only a Light to lighten the Gentiles, but also the glory of His people Israel.
Surely we ought to inquire whether His holy arm has gained the victory in our hearts over the power of Satan, unbelief, and sin. If this is our blessed state, we will exchange all frivolous songs of vanity for songs of joy and thanksgiving; our lives will celebrate the Redeemer's praise.
"Make a joyful noise unto Jehovah, all the earth: Break forth and sing for joy, yea, sing praises. Sing praises unto Jehovah with the harp; With the harp and the voice of melody. With trumpets and sound of cornet Make a joyful noise before the King, Jehovah. Let the sea roar, and the fulness thereof; The world, and they that dwell therein; Let the floods clap their hands; Let the hills sing for joy together Before Jehovah; for he cometh to judge the earth: He will judge the world with righteousness, And the peoples with equity. " — Psalms 98:4-9 (ASV)
Let all people rejoice in the establishment of Christ's kingdom, for all may benefit from it. The different orders of rational creatures in the universe seem to be described in figurative language in the reign of the great Messiah. Christ's kingdom will be a blessing to the whole creation.
We expect his second coming to begin his glorious reign. Then heaven and earth will rejoice, and the joy of the redeemed will be full.
But sin and its dreadful effects will not be completely removed until the Lord comes to judge the world in righteousness. Therefore, since we look for such things, let us be diligent that we may be found by him in peace, without spot, and blameless.
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