There is a river whose streams shall make glad the city of God, the holy place of the tabernacle of the Most High. God is in the midst of her, she shall not be moved; God shall help her, just at the break of dawn. (Psalm 46:4-5) In the verses before and after the one...

God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear, even though the earth be removed and though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea. Though its waters roar and be troubled; though the mountains shake with its...

Listen, O daughter, consider and incline your ear; forget your own people also, and your father’s house; So the King will greatly desire your beauty; because He is your Lord, worship Him. (Psalm 45:10-11) In the previous devotion we emphasized the importance of...

Listen, O daughter, consider and incline your ear; forget your own people also, and your father’s house; So the King will greatly desire your beauty; because He is your Lord, worship Him. (Psalm 45:10-11) Within these verses, important concepts are mentioned that all...

Your throne, O God, is forever and ever; a scepter of righteousness is the scepter of Your kingdom. You love righteousness and hate wickedness; therefore God, Your God, has anointed You with the oil of gladness more than Your companions. (Psalm 45:6-7) The Hebrew word...

Your arrows are sharp in the heart of the King’s enemies; the peoples fall under You. (Psalm 45:5) Earlier in this psalm, the composer spoke of the King's sword upon His thigh; now the psalmist, continuing with the military analogy, refers to the King's arrows which...

Your right hand shall teach You awesome things. (Psalm 45:4) There is an interesting consideration among our Jewish friends about this verse in regard to the Messiah. Rabbinical scholars interpret the statement “Your right hand shall teach You awesome things” to mean...

In Your majesty ride prosperously because of truth, humility, and righteousness; and Your right hand shall teach You awesome things. (Psalm 45:4) Remembering that this psalm speaks ultimately of the King, the Messiah, let us consider what is conveyed in this verse. As...

You are fairer than the sons of men; grace is poured upon Your lips, therefore God has blessed You forever. Gird Your sword upon Your thigh, O Mighty One, with Your glory and Your majesty. (Psalm 45:2-3) In the previous devotion, we highlighted the notion that the...

You are fairer than the sons of men; grace is poured upon Your lips, therefore God has blessed You forever. Gird Your sword upon Your thigh, O Mighty One, with Your glory and Your majesty. (Psalm 45:2-3) As noted in the previous verse, this psalm is one of adoration...

My heart is overflowing with a good theme; I recite my composition concerning the King; my tongue is the pen of a ready writer. (Psalm 45:1) According to an ancient adage, the tongue is the pen of the heart which, in my view, is another way of saying, “Out of the...

To the Chief Musician. Set to “The Lilies.” A contemplation of the sons of Korah. A Song of Love. (Psalm 45) It is quite common when reading the psalms to briefly glance at the heading of each without giving it much regard. Occasionally, these introductions contain...