Verse 2
Thou hast given him his heart's desire ,.... Which the church had prayed for in Psalm 20:4 ; whatever Christ's heart desired, or his lips requested, has been given him;
and hast not withholden the request of his lips . Whatever he asked in the council and covenant of peace was granted; he asked for all the elect, as his spouse and bride; these were the desire of his heart and eyes, and they were given him; he asked for all the blessings of grace for them, and all grace was given to them in him; he asked for glory, for eternal life, and it was promised him; and not only the promise of it was put into his hand, but the thing itself; see Psalm 2:8 , 1 John 5:11 ; and Psalm 20:4 ; whatever he requested of his Father, when here on earth, was granted; he always heard him; that memorable prayer of his in John 17:1 is heard and answered, both in what respects himself, his own glorification, and the conversion, sanctification, union, preservation, and glorification of his people; whatever he now desires and requests in heaven, as the advocate and intercessor for his saints, is ever fulfilled; which is an instance of the great regard Jehovah has unto him, and may be considered as a reason of his joy in him.
Selah ; on this word; see Gill on Psalm 3:2 .
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