PSALM 50
AUTHOR: Asaph
Asaph was the choir leader of Israel during David's reign. He could be called David's song leader. He was a chief of the Levites. Song was a very important thing in the life of God's people. Song has a great place in the Bible. Ephesians 5:18 reminds us that we are to be filled with the Holy Spirit, and immediately singing follows. Heartfelt singing is always a part of any great revival and is a vital part in the life of the spiritual Christian or nation. When the Israelites crossed the Red Sea they sang a song. When God gave the victory to Deborah and Barak, it was followed by a song. The Psalms themselves were Israel's songbook. Our Lord Jesus sang a song after the last supper before going out to the mount of Olives. Practically every great event and every great victory in the Bible was accompanied by singing.
The Story Behind the Psalm
Asaph is reproving the wicked for their sinful lives and is pronouncing judgment on them. He also praises the righteous for their righteous lives and pronounces ultimate victory for them. It appears that perhaps Asaph in Psalm 50 is carrying out the theme of Psalm 49 and assuring justice. In verses 1-7 of Psalm 50, he pronounces vindication upon evildoers. He will not see to that vindication, but he reminds us that God will.
The Way It Was Used by God's People
This Psalm was used after vindication. When God vindicated His people for a stand or for a position they would sing Psalm 50.
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