Psalm 45

Psalm 45 was written to celebrate a royal wedding. Because Biblical metaphors often refer to Christ as the bridegroom and the church as His bride, Psalm 45 finds its ultimate fulfillment in Christ. The Book of Revelation points to this truth in 1:5-6 where John affirms Jesus Christ is the ruler of all the kings of the world and “He has made us a Kingdom of priests for God his Father. All glory and power to him forever and ever! Amen.”

When I read verses 14-15, I remember a wedding I performed in an outdoor setting:

“In her beautiful robes, she is led to the king,

accompanied by her bridesmaids.

What a joyful and enthusiastic procession

as they enter the king’s palace!”

As the groom and I waited under a terrace, the bride came into view and the groom exclaimed, “She is so beautiful!” as his knees buckled. I held onto him and he made it through the ceremony without fainting. But what a precious moment that was, and since he was wearing a microphone, it was recorded on the wedding video.

I wonder if that is what Christ will say when He sees His bride, the church, coming to Him?

If not, why not?

Sē’lah

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Reading for June 16, 2012                   Psalm 46