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We are continuing our series of reflections on the Psalms. Each day we will upload a new reflection to the website. We hope and pray that you will find them helpful and that they bring hope during this season. Click on these buttons to read the text of the psalm or listen to a recording of it. You can also listen to the reflection using the audio player below. Read Psalm 89:1-37  Listen to Psalm 89:1-37 The psalmist expresses in song his desire to sing for ever of his experience of God's faithful love for him. He also declares God's promise that David will be the first of a kingly line, which we now know culminated in the eternal reign of Jesus Christ. He then reminds us that the whole of creation praises God for the wonderful things he has done and created. He acknowledges that God is in overall control of his world; he is all-powerful, his rule is based on righteousness and justice. He continues to be in charge of his creation. Ethan says those who have learned to praise God and walk in His light will be blessed. He records God spoke to his people to tell them he had anointed David to be his regent ruling over Israel. Such love God has for David that he says it will last for ever and the promise to his descendants for ever, even if they break his law. Whatever they do God may punish them for it but he will still love them. His promise to David's descendants will never be broken. The Davidic line will indeed be eternal in the coming of Jesus, (“great David's greater Son") who now reigns in heaven at God's right hand. Father God, thank you for establishing David's line, which culminated in the birth of Jesus, who has established a place for each of His followers in your kingdom. Thank you for blessing us as we worship you.