The Morning Devotional: Psalm 110
Season 11 | Edition 70
August 12, 2026
SUMMARY: This devotional examines Psalm 110 as a pivotal Messianic prophecy that reveals the dual nature and offices of Jesus Christ. The text highlights how David refers to the Messiah as both his descendant and his Lord, affirming Christ's divinity and authority. The sermon details Christ's role as King who rules with power and subdues enemies, while simultaneously serving as an eternal High Priest in the order of Melchizedek. By connecting this Old Testament passage to the New Testament, the message explains how Jesus' unique priesthood provides believers with direct access to God for mercy and help. Ultimately, the exposition offers comfort by assuring listeners that Christ actively defends His people and mediates on their behalf.
The Lord says to my Lord:
“Sit at my right hand,
until I make your enemies your footstool.”
2 The Lord sends forth from Zion
your mighty scepter.
Rule in the midst of your enemies!
3 Your people will offer themselves freely
on the day of your power,
in holy garments;
from the womb of the morning,
the dew of your youth will be yours.
4 The Lord has sworn
and will not change his mind,
“You are a priest forever
after the order of Melchizedek.”
5 The Lord is at your right hand;
he will shatter kings on the day of his wrath.
6 He will execute judgment among the nations,
filling them with corpses;
he will shatter chiefs
over the wide earth.
7 He will drink from the brook by the way;
therefore he will lift up his head.
(Psalm 110:1-7, ESV)