PLEASE READ THIS FIRST: Psalm 45

What do you sense the Lord saying to you in this passage?

“Your throne, O God, will last for ever and ever.” (Psalm 45:6)
In this ode to the king, David is described as God (vv.6-7) in this world.
This is how we can see ourselves as God’s image-bearers: we represent God in the world.
But what is shocking to me is how David, a flawed and sinful human, can do this?
It is no wonder that Adam and Eve were chosen to represent God, until they rebelled.
It is a great wonder that humans can continue to represent God, with all our flaws.
Wonderful king David, and his princess, and his harem of wives and virgins.
Honourable king David, guilty of violating Bathsheba and murdering her husband Uriah.
I am not judging David, I am marveling at God’s grace in using him… and us!
The one human representative that stands out is Jesus, also known as the ‘Son of David’.
The author of Hebrews uses this text to describe God’s forever throne (Hebrews 1:8-9).
Jesus alone is wonderful, honourable, and establishes God’s rule with righteousness.
By faith we stand with him, and reign with him, and represent God in the world.
God and Jesus, not the church, not me or any other representative, deserve the praise.
May we as Jesus followers honour them by how we live, serve and sing to the king!
PRAYER
Lord, thank you for reminding me again of God’s amazing grace, who works with us despite our flaws and sin. May your Spirit continue to make me more and more like you, the perfect king!