When he lived in Israel his enemies compassed him about to destroy him, and all nations will do so again,vs.10-11Waiting for response for Psalms 118:10-11 like bees,v.12Waiting for response for Psalms 118:12 but he will be victorious, and will not die, but live.v.17Waiting for response for Psalms 118:17 He is the right hand of the LORD and will be exalted and do valiantly.v.16Waiting for response for Psalms 118:16 At that time the righteous will rejoice in the salvation of the LORD vs.14-15Waiting for response for Psalms 118:14-15 and they are now called upon to give thanks to him because his mercy endureth for ever.vs.1-4Waiting for response for Psalms 118:1-4
Just before his crucifixion, Jesus told Israel they would not see him again until they would say: “Blessed be he that cometh in the name of the LORD”.v.26;Waiting for response for Psalms 118:26 Matthew 23:39Waiting for response for Matthew 23:39 Faithful men and women, therefore, anticipate his return to Israel in power to do all that God has promised.
We know that Psalm 118 also is Messianic because Jesus applied words in it to himself. The leaders of Israel had the responsibility of building God’s house, but they rejected Jesus as not fit to belong to it - he was the stone the builders refused! v.22;Waiting for response for Psalms 118:22 Matthew 21:42Waiting for response for Matthew 21:42 However, he is the best person in God’s house so the LORD has given him the highest position, making him the head stone of the corner.v.22Waiting for response for Psalms 118:22