Psalm chapter 45
was a poem, a love song to the king (possibly Solomon) on the occasion of his
wedding. It was also called messianic psalm because it prophetically describes
the Messiah’s future relationship to the church, His body of believers. In
Psalm 45:2 KJV, “Thou art fairer than the children of men: grace is poured into
thy lips: therefore God hath blessed thee for ever.” This verse 2 expresses God’s
abundant blessing on His Messiah so the verse 6 thru 7 find their final fulfillment
in Christ (Ref: Heb. 1:8,9;
Rev. 19:6-8; 21:2).
Let’s read the
whole chapter of Psalm 45:1-17 in NLT: “My heart overflows with a beautiful
thought! I will recite a lovely poem to the King, for my tongue is like the pen
of a skillful poet. You are the most handsome of all. Gracious words stream
from Your lips.
God Himself has
blessed you forever. Put on your sword, O mighty warrior! You are so glorious,
so majestic! In your majesty, ride out to victory, defending truth, humility,
and justice. Go forth to perform awe-inspiring deeds! Your arrows are sharp,
piercing your enemies’ hearts. The nations fall before you, lying down beneath
your feet.
Psalm 45:6-7 “Your
divine throne, O God, endures forever
and forever. Your royal power is expressed in justice. You love what is right
and hate what is wrong. There God, your God, has anointed you, pouring out the
oil of joy on you more than anyone else.”
Your robes are
perfumed with myrrh, aloes, and cassia. In palaces decorated with ivory, you
are entertained by the music of harps. Kings’ daughters are among your honored women. At your right side stands
the queen, wearing jewelry of finest gold from Ophir!
Listen to me, O
royal daughter; take to heart what I say. Forget your people and your homeland
far away. For your royal husband delights in your beauty; honor him, for he is
your lord. The princes of Tyre (the daughter of Tyre) will shower you with
gifts. People of great wealth will
entreat your favor.”
Psalm 45:13-17.
This beautiful section of poetry pictures Christ’s bride, the church, with the
richest blessings as she unites forever with Him. “The bride, a princess, waits
within her chamber, dressed in a gown woven with gold. In her beautiful robes,
she is led to the king, accompanied by her bridesmaids.
What a joyful,
enthusiastic procession as they enter the king’s palace! Your sons will become
kings like their father. Your will make them rulers over many lands. I will
bring honor to your name in every generation. Therefore, the nations will
praise you forever and ever.” (End of Psalm 45:1-17).
This would be a
beautiful ways to express our feelings to Christ when we enter our worship with
Him. May the Lord bless you as you recite these words to your blessed Savior.
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