Psalm 72

“Endow the king with your justice, O God, the royal son with your righteousness. May he judge your people in righteousness, your afflicted oneswith justice” (1). This prayer of blessing on Israel’s king reaches for the best possible qualities of a leader – pointing toward us the true King, Jesus. Righteous leaders support justice, defend the vulnerable, (4) and “take pity on the weak and needy” (13). Yet even good human leaders are imperfect; only the Messiah fulfills all our hopes.

“Then all the nations will be blessed through him ...” (17). People and nations are blessed when we live as ambassadors of Jesus, the true King who is coming.