Psalms 68:28

Psalms 68:28

Verse 28 reports a divine command: “Thy God hath commanded thy strength: strengthen, O God, that which thou hast wrought for us.” The sense is that God Himself has given or demanded strength to accomplish His purposes, and the speaker pleads for God to empower what He has begun in the people. It’s a call to divine enablement—the recognition that human effort alone cannot sustain the work of God; rather, God’s strength is the enabling power behind all worthy action. The line reflects the psalm’s refrain that God is the source of victory, protection, and progress. The phrase “that which thou hast wrought for us” points to God’s ongoing redemptive work—the deliverance, the salvation, and the salvation’s fruit—that requires divine strengthening to fulfill.

This verse centers on God-supplied strength as essential to preserving and completing God’s work. It underscores cooperation between divine initiative and human faithfulness. Theologically, it confirms that human effort without divine empowerment fails to accomplish lasting good, while divine strength without human cooperation remains inert. The verse also aligns with biblical calls to persevere in mission and to rely on God’s power to sustain it. It is a reminder that sanctification and ministry are works of the Spirit in believers, enabling endurance, courage, and faithfulness.

In practical terms, this verse invites believers to seek God’s strength for ongoing ministries, church planting, outreach, and personal sanctification. Start days with dependence prayer: asking God to “strengthen” what He has started—relationships, missions, or healing efforts. Recognize that you are not expected to pull miracles off yourself; rely on the Spirit’s power. Build supportive communities that reinforce each other in prayer, accountability, and encouragement. When facing burnout or obstacles, recenter on God’s enabling grace, reminding yourself that the work you do belongs to Him and He sustains it. This can transform how we approach projects, partnerships, and long-term goals.

Cross-References:

- Philippians 4:13

- Isaiah 40:29-31

- 2 Corinthians 12:9-10

- Ephesians 3:16-20

- Nehemiah 6:9