Let God arise, let His enemies be scattered; let those also who hate Him flee before Him. Psalm 68:1
Psalm 68 begins with the marching cry of Moses (Num. 10:35). During the wilderness wanderings, when the priests lifted the Ark of the Covenant to start the march, Moses cried out, “Rise up, Lord! May your enemies be scattered; may your foes flee before you.”
Did David compose this psalm for his procession of the Ark into Jerusalem (2 Sam. 6:12-23)? Is that why David begins Psalm 68 with the marching cry of Moses? At that time, the priests carried the Ark as prescribed in Numbers. All Israel welcomed the Ark with shouting and trumpets and sacrifices. This is the moment that David danced before the Lord with all his might. Doesn’t this sounds like a victory march?
It may be that David prophesied regarding King Jesus’ first and second comings. The Apostle Paul did apply verse 18 to Jesus’ first coming in Ephesians 4:8.
Could this Psalm of triumph foreshadow Jesus’ second coming as well?
At His second coming, Jesus will finally and fully destroy the enemies of God (Rev. 20). When He comes on His white horse, His armies will be with Him (Rev. 1).
Have you ever wondered why Jesus needs an army when He is already the Victor? His is an army of worshipers. This sounds like a victory march.
Could this be the royal procession for the coronation of the victorious King of kings and Lord of lords?
Beloved, you and I are privileged to be in His Kingdom and His army. We can look forward to singing and dancing in the joyous victory march. My heart thrills at the thought that I will be among the throng of worshipers as King Jesus ascends His throne!
Arise, O’Lord! Let Your enemies be scattered!