Psa 89:15 | MHM | STEP | The Blessedness of Israel Declared After praising the greatness of the God of Israel, the psalmist now describes the happiness of God’s people. The nation of Israel is truly blessed, especially as a picture of all true believers. This joy is shown in the good news they receive, the special favor God gives them, and the honor of belonging to Him. The psalmist explains how God’s people can rejoice, find strength, and be protected because of their close relationship with the Lord . v. 15 : The people of God are blessed because they hear and understand the joyful sound. Blessed are the people who know the joyful sound . This could refer to the victory shout in battle, the happy sound at feast days, or the trumpet of jubilee, which announced freedom. For Christians, the gospel is this joyful news. Those who receive it are truly happy.

‏ Psalms 89:15

The Blessedness of Israel Declared

After praising the greatness of the God of Israel, the psalmist now describes the happiness of God’s people. The nation of Israel is truly blessed, especially as a picture of all true believers. This joy is shown in the good news they receive, the special favor God gives them, and the honor of belonging to Him. The psalmist explains how God’s people can rejoice, find strength, and be protected because of their close relationship with the Lord.

v. 15: The people of God are blessed because they hear and understand the joyful sound. Blessed are the people who know the joyful sound . This could refer to the victory shout in battle, the happy sound at feast days, or the trumpet of jubilee, which announced freedom. For Christians, the gospel is this joyful news. Those who receive it are truly happy.