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n Matthew 22:41-46 we have a record of a conversation which Jesus had with some Pharisees. In that context he quoted from Psalm 110 and essentially asked how David could call the Messiah "Lord" if the Messiah was to be his descendant? The answer is obvious to us. The Messiah was not only to be David's heir, but he was also David's Author... his Maker... his God. Jesus was claiming to be greater than King David, which was a significant assertion in the ears of His audience on that day. There had to be some criterion that would legitimately qualify Him to be greater than Israel's greatest historical monarch. I think the"beauties of holiness" are enough to settle that question (Psalm 110:3). But in addition, Jesus is not only the Lord, in this song He is extolled as Priest, King and Judge. He will rule the world from Jerusalem and will conquer every foe.
Psalm 110:3 says, "Thy people shall be willing in the day of Thy power." Being willing is a key difficulty. Perhaps we all lack in many other areas, but for many of us, our primary shortfall always seems to come in this one arena. Indeed, even when we are willing, we are unable... apart from an infusion of God's grace (Matthew 26:41 & Romans 7:18). Our "will" is our greatest enemy. The part of the mind which makes decisions is hopelessly broken. Even with strong discipline, experience, accountability, education and laboriously ingrained habits, we tend toward wrong decisions. What glorious news that when Jesus comes in power, all of His people will be willing. At long last Jews and Gentiles alike will find complete sanctification and absolute victory over our flesh. Hurry up, Lord.
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