A Love Song to His Majesty

To the choirmaster: according to Lilies. A Maskil of the Sons of Korah; a love song.
1 My heart overflows with a pleasing theme;
I address my verses to the king;
my tongue is like the pen of a ready scribe.

2 You are the most handsome of the sons of men;
grace is poured upon your lips;
therefore God has blessed you forever.
3 Gird your sword on your thigh, O mighty one,
in your splendor and majesty!

4 In your majesty ride out victoriously
for the cause of truth and meekness and righteousness;
let your right hand teach you awesome deeds!
5 Your arrows are sharp
in the heart of the king’s enemies;
the peoples fall under you.

6 Your throne, O God, is forever and ever.
The scepter of your kingdom is a scepter of uprightness;
7 you have loved righteousness and hated wickedness.
Therefore God, your God, has anointed you
with the oil of gladness beyond your companions;
8 your robes are all fragrant with myrrh and aloes and cassia.
From ivory palaces stringed instruments make you glad;
9 daughters of kings are among your ladies of honor;
at your right hand stands the queen in gold of Ophir.

10 Hear, O daughter, and consider, and incline your ear:
forget your people and your father’s house,
11 and the king will desire your beauty.
Since he is your lord, bow to him.
12 The people of Tyre will seek your favor with gifts,
the richest of the people.

13 All glorious is the princess in her chamber, with robes interwoven with gold.
14 In many-colored robes she is led to the king,
with her virgin companions following behind her.
15 With joy and gladness they are led along
as they enter the palace of the king.

16 In place of your fathers shall be your sons;
you will make them princes in all the earth.
17 I will cause your name to be remembered in all generations;
therefore nations will praise you forever and ever.

- Psalm 45

Psalm 45 contains a rich song pointed to an unknown or uncertain king at the time.  Evidently, the Sons of Korah were composing a love song to authority, recognizing their leadership, but even above that; giving glory to God who sits on His throne (Psalm 45:6).  It’s a great Psalm and I believe great way to kick off a weekend that is soon approaching.
 
Some claim this Psalm to be a Messianic (tying to Christ) in nature.  For example, Hebrews 1:8-9 cites Psalm 45:6-7.  There are evidences of Revelation 19 in here as well as we read about the glorious return of Christ.  From these 17 verses, I want to give you a challenge.  Today, sing or write a love song to His Majesty; the majesty of Christ.  Since I view Christ as my Savior King, I want to take this Psalm and apply it in a sense of composing a love song to Him.
 
Love songs are everywhere on the radio.  They seem to sell more than other types of songs because of the way they draw out the emotional side of people.  There’s just something about a new love song that hits the charts on itunes that draws people’s interest.  I can’t explain it, other than the fact that we are emotional creatures!  I know I don’t hold much stock in love songs for they don’t communicate to me a TRUE love, but rather a superficial love that will soon fade away.  I see such rubbish at times impact my students as they quickly use the words, “I love you” without realizing the impact of the words.  Do you really love that person?  Do you really love King Jesus?  Have you told Him?
 
Why can’t we pour out our emotions to Christ?  Why can’t we take an approach of writing love songs to our Savior?  Follow me with this thought.  Take Psalm 45:2, for example.  Here, the sons of Korah could easily be writing to a king of their time.  However, when I read Revelation 19 and see the amazing worship service that takes place when Christ returns, I can see these words, “You are the most handsome of the sons of men; grace is poured upon your lips therefore God has blessed you forever” (Psalm 45:2), applied to the Son of Man who valiantly returns; fully clothed in majesty.  Take a look at Psalm 45:3-4, and see how they connect with Revelation 19 as well!  It seems to me that we can take a love song approach and praise our Wonderful Maker for the gift of His beautiful and marvelous Son.
 
Today, write a love song to your Savior.  Sing to His Name.  Sing of His infinite worth.  Allow your emotional creativity draw you to sweet worship and fellowship of His unchanging love for you.  Above any relationships you may have on this side of glory, pour even more emphasis and admiration to the King of Kings today.  May by His grace, you enjoy Him forever.
 
- From one who loves the Savior King.