King of Glory

Psalm 24. It's where I'm going to hear from God today. Come along! This is meant to be read aloud, so enjoy! ... What did you hear?

What especially impresses me here is the focus on God. This one isn't as much about me and my life and what God is going to do for me. This one is about God, for the most part. And that's a welcome point of focus! I read this and I just take in the God that I love and trust!

Lift up your heads, O you gates; be lifted up, you ancient doors, that the King of glory may come in. Who is this King of glory? The LORD strong and mighty, the LORD mighty in battle. (v. 7-8)

God...Yahweh...Creator of all things...the one who laid out the world and all of its wonders. He is awesome! And he is the King of glory! Five times he is lauded with that title in the closing refrain, as if to say, "Stop everything and pay attention! The King of the universe is entering! Take him in. See his majesty. Let the world just be put on hold for now. Nothing and no one compares with our King! His might is unparalleled! Nothing exists beyond his realm and power. The victorious King is returning from his conquest over evil an dtaking his rightful place on the throne of heaven.

It's an image that is just so inspiring when I pause and take it in! God is so much greater than me. My problems pale in comparison to his power. Life isn't about me; it's about him. His church is about his greatness and goodness. His world is in his hands. And that means my future is secure.

Lord, I worship you. I lift up my heart in praise and awe of who you are! What an awesome God! Take your rightful place on the throne of my heart today! It is yours. Reign in me, God. Reign over me. I am forever your loyal subject. Amen!