RR Psalm 68:25-27 Part 18

Shalom,

Psalm 68:25 “They have seen Your processions, O God—the processions of my God, my King, into the Sanctuary 26 The singers go before, the musicians last, between maidens beating tambourines. 27 “Bless God in the congregations—Adonai, from the fountain of Israel.”

Thus concludes the prayer (or at least this part of it).  It began back in verse 19 as the author turned the poem into an address to God.  For 9 verses the author has been speaking directly to God. (Isn’t that a perfect definition of prayer?)  These concluding verses describe a parade of worshippers (singers, musicians and maidens), all with a purpose and destiny, to “Bless God in the congregations.”  In other words, to “(Bless) Adonai from the fountain of Israel.”  Now, let’s unpack this a little.

These worshippers come in three types, singers, musicians, and maidens with tambourines.  They are all described as “God’s (belonging to God) going about (God’s processions).  Worship leaders have a divine calling that contains within it a challenge (every calling contains a similar challenge) to remain humble.  

1Corinthians 10:12 Therefore let the one who thinks that he stands watch out that he doesn’t fall.  Pride is actually a form of idolatry… 1Corinthians 10:14 Therefore, my dearly loved ones, flee from idolatry.

When you’re leading a parade for God, and everyone is cheering and clapping, it is easy to take that praise to yourself, as if you earned it and deserve it.  However; the job of everyone leading worship (and everyone in ministry for that matter) is to point people to Yeshua and get out of the way.  John the Baptist knew this truth.  John 3:30 “He must increase, while I must decrease.”

Rabbi Trail: Remember this, you’re never as good as they say you are, and you’re never as bad as they say you are either (whoever “they” happen to be).  End RT.

I can’t leave John, chapter 3 without sharing this “keystone” verse (the keystone supports all the other stones).  John 3:36  He who trusts in the Son has eternal life. He who does not obey the Son will not see life, but the wrath of God remains on him.  Put your trust (faith) in the One Who is faithful.  That just makes good sense.  

Finally, the “fountain of Israel” is mentioned.  Think, for a moment, about living 3,000 years ago when this was written.  A fountain was a spring, a source of water, bubbling up out of the ground.  In the desert, this is the difference between life and death.  This is the fullness of Yeshua’s words…

John 7:37  On the last and greatest day of the Feast, Yeshua stood up and cried out loudly, “If anyone is thirsty, let him come to Me and drink. 38 Whoever believes in Me, as the Scripture says, ‘out of his innermost being will flow rivers of living water.’” 39a Now He said this about the Ruach, whom those who trusted in Him were going to receive.

The promise is that you will BE that fountain of life together with Yeshua.  Receive it and be blessed.  Shalom shalom.

Daily Bread, reading plan by Lars Enarson (https://www.thewatchman.org/)
Thu     12-Nov-2026             2nd of Kislev, 5787
Ge 26:30-27:27          Jdg 14-15       Ps 36               Mt 26:57-75   (Ro 12)