Psalm 45

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 upon your side, O mighty one;
clothe yourself with splendor and majesty.

4 In your majesty ride forth victoriously
in behalf of truth, humility and righteousness;
let your right hand display 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.

10 Listen, O daughter, consider and give ear:
Forget your people and your father's house.

11 The king is enthralled by your beauty;
honor him, for he is your lord.

12 The Daughter of Tyre will come with a gift,
men of wealth will seek your favor.

13 All glorious is the princess within her chamber ;
her gown is interwoven with gold.

14 In embroidered garments she is led to the king;
her virgin companions follow her
and are brought to you.

15 They are led in with joy and gladness;
they enter the palace of the king.

16 Your sons will take the place of your fathers;
you will make them princes throughout the land.

17 I will perpetuate your memory through all generations;
therefore the nations will praise you for ever and ever.

I didn't really understand the significance of this psalm the first time I read it. I humbled myself and searched the Internet to learn more about it.

Pslam 45 is a psalm that was sung at a wedding. Perhaps, it could be one of King Solomon's weddings. But verses 2-9 really describes to us the coming of Jesus Christ and His character. His willingness to walk in truth, humility and righteousness. Hebrews 1:8-9 quotes Psalm 45:6-7. "Your throne, O God, will last for ever and ever; a scepter of justice will be the scepter of your kingdom. You love righteousness and hate wickedness; therefore God, your God, has set you above your companions by anointing you with the oil of joy."

Psalm 45:10-15 talks about the bride. In the Bible, the church is often described as the bride of Jesus. These few verses hence are talking about us. Christians. The Lord is delighted with His people. "The king is enthralled by your beauty; honor him, for he is your lord. "


I find it amazing that the Lord is delighted with me. The number of sins that I've committed, the dirt that I feel. Yet, because of what Jesus did at the cross, as long as I confess & repent, all my sins have been cleansed. God forgives me and takes delight in me.


Things to ponder
1. How much do you think God takes delight in you? Rate from 1 to 10 (10 means a lot a lot). Why?
2. What is 1 thing that you're doing or going to do that shows your delight for the Lord?
3. Pray and tell the Lord you love Him. And pray and accept the Lord's delight and love today.

Click here for Pastor YC's reflection on Psalm 45