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PSALM 45:10-17 (NIV Version)
10. Listen, O daughter, consider and give
ear: Forget your people and your father’s house.
11. The king is enthralled by your beauty; honour him, for he is
your lord.
12. The daughter of Tyre will come with a gift, men of wealth will
seek your favour.
13. All glorious is the princess within her chamber; her gown is
interwoven with gold.
14. In embroidered garments she is led to the king; her virgin companions
follow her and are brought to you.
15. They are led in with joy and gladness; they enter the palace
of the king.
16. Your sons will take the place of your fathers; you will make
them princes throughout the land.
17. I will perpetuate your memory through all generations; therefore
the nations will praise you forever and ever.
As we learned last week, the first half of
this psalm is addressed to the king…and from verse 10, to the bride.
This verse is so very beautiful as we see the bride being instructed
that as she enters this new chapter in her life, she must not allow
her old loyalties to compete with the new. That this new season revolves
around adoration and devotion to her partner as both husband and
king.
These verses stand as an important complement to Genesis 2:24 which
talks about the husband breaking ties with his former home, to give
himself to his wife. In the natural, entering this phase of life
is so significant, and if you can do it with wisdom, it truly will
set you up for life… and in this Psalm, you can see this couple seriously
taking on a new orientation to the future… as parents, rather than
children.
The king is totally captivated by the beauty of his bride…and the
bride is instructed to honour her king. To honour – to show great
resect and admiration to someone or something - is an action that
shows great strength of character, and a wonderful sign of loyalty
to whomever you are giving honour. Honour however, is not something
that can be demanded… but is like a gift… it is given.
Martin Luther said re beauty, ’That our beauty does not consist in
our own virtues, nor even in the gifts which we have received from
God, by which we put forth virtues and do all those things which
pertain unto the life of the law; but in this – our apprehending
Christ and believing in him. Then it is that we are truly beautiful:
and it is this beauty alone that Christ looks upon, and upon no other.’
‘
The daughter of Tyre shall be there with a gift’… says verse 12.
Tyre was a great trading centre on the Mediterranean coast, and Tyre
was also world-renowned for its wealth… so it is of great significance
that the heirs of Tyre would come to this kingdom and honour this
new union… this new day, this glorious Kingdom.
The other wedding this Psalm represents is the wedding between Christ,
the King of Kings, and His bride… the church… which is you and I.
Just this thought alone fills my heart with so much joy, it is quite
indescribable.
One of the main things I love about this passage is the amount of
confidence in the favour of God that shines through this Psalmist.“The
king’s daughter is all glorious within”… I truly love to ponder on
this thought, that the revelation of being children of the King is
such a powerful position in life, our heavenly pedigree is secure.
And that we should lead in our manner of life, and disposition of
the soul.
She is glorious inside and outside, even her clothing is of gold.
But the true measure of glory goes to a realm that is not immediately
seen with the natural ability of sight. It is reflected in all actions,
speech, in character, in kindness, in quiet strength, in morality,
the list goes on and on… such is a glorious believer.
And finally, listen to this beautiful passage about verse 14, from
a very old book entitled, ’Illustrations of the Inner Life’ by Duncan
McGregor
‘
The virgins, her companions shall follow her’… These are the members
of the church, but the figure of a bridal train is employed to sustain
the allegory (a symbolic expression of deeper meaning).What a bright
train the Royal Bride shall have as she goes to meet her Bridegroom!
Kings’ daughters will be there, for one day, every crowned head will
bow at the foot of the cross.
Jews and Gentiles will be there – representatives of all peoples,
tongues and nations. They are ‘virgins’… They keep themselves unspotted
from the world. They are weaned from its idols, they dread its contaminations… They
follow the Royal bride. They keep by her side in storm and sunshine.
They follow her in the regeneration. They follow her in the search
after her beloved. They follow her to the green pastures and the
still waters… and when persecution comes, and Christ’s faithful witnesses
have to prophesy clothed in sackcloth, and perhaps to pass through
a baptism of blood to the crown, they follow her.
Such a picture of loyalty, commitment, faithfulness, an undivided
heart… is there to instruct and inspire.
What would it take for you to leave your first love?? If nothing
can ever separate us from the love of Christ… then what would it
take for you to turn your back on Him? These are questions that need
to be asked. I know for myself, that Christ IS my life… there is
no other life but life IN HIM. Is this your confidence… knowing you
are completely TAKEN by the one who formed you in your Mother’s womb?
If in any way your Christian life is an option, then you seriously
need to get on your knees and GIVE your life to Christ. I have no
option… for HE IS MY LIFE.
And finally, (and believe me, I could stay on this Psalm forLONG
TIME….) THE END OF THIS PSALMsomething I treasure…
That we are led to the King with joy and with gladness (this should
be our BIRTH MARK!!!)… what is your birthmark?? What are you known
for??? What is your atmosphere??and… ‘that your sons will take the
place of your Fathers, you will make them princes throughout the
land…..’
All those years ago, I remember the Lord showing me streams of young
men and women… with a revelation of truthful worship in their core,
going out throughout all the land as fine princes… teaching, leading,
loving… and as I see what is happening in our midst today, God is
truthful to his word… as you all, either locally or internationally,
are taking your place as LEADERS in the finest and most glorious
kingdom of all, the Kingdom of God.
The names of the greatest people on earth may live to a few generations… but
the Name of our Jesus, this name that is so very dear to us, we will
never forget, and His renown will be ever new. The fame of Messiah
is not left to human guardianship… for the sovereignty of God guarantees
it… age to age reveals more of Himself, as the volume of the God
song continues to swell and increase… What a powerful Psalm… what
a glorious Saviour…
Love you so… Darls
Pray for us this week, in LA with Holly doing a GOD CHICKS event… and
then teaching at the Billy Graham Training Center for 2 conferences… also,
Mark and Robert Fergusson amongst others are off to Rwanda on Thursday… pray
for their safety and that God will continue to reveal His master
plan for Hope Rwanda… LOVE YA
PS:WHO ARE YOU BRINGING TO CHURCH…?
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