Friday, May 16, 2014

Psalm 45:1-9

Psalm 45:1-9 
New International Version (NIV)

  1 My heart is stirred by a noble theme as I recite my verses for the king; my tongue is the pen of a skillful writer.
  2 You are the most excellent of men and your lips have been anointed with grace, since God has blessed you forever. 3 Gird your sword on your side, you mighty one; clothe yourself with splendor and majesty.
  4 In your majesty ride forth victoriously in the cause of truth, humility and justice; let your right hand achieve awesome deeds. 5 Let your sharp arrows pierce the hearts of the king’s enemies; let the nations fall beneath your feet.
  6 Your throne, O God, will last for ever and ever; a scepter of justice will be the scepter of your kingdom. 7 You love righteousness and hate wickedness; therefore God, your God, has set you above your companions by anointing you with the oil of joy. 8 All your robes are fragrant with myrrh and aloes and cassia; from palaces adorned with ivory the music of the strings makes you glad.
  9 Daughters of kings are among your honored women; at your right hand is the royal bride in gold of Ophir.

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  Here, a royal Psalm is composed, most likely on the occasion of a king's wedding.  The king is being celebrated, but he is also called to action--the Psalmist calls the king to ride forward for the sake of truth, humility and justice.  The king's gifts of power and privilege are intended to be used for the good of God's Kingdom.
  In the same way, the gifts you have been given are meant to be used for the glory of God and the spreading of God's kingdom.  They're not given for the cause of celebrating you.  They're given so that you can spread the love of God to every corner of this world, so that all may come to know Christ as King and Savior.

May you follow God's calling today

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