All Hail King Jesus

A Psalm of David.
1 The Lord says to my Lord:
“Sit at my right hand,
until I make your enemies your footstool.”

2 The Lord sends forth from Zion
your mighty scepter.
Rule in the midst of your enemies!
3 Your people will offer themselves freely
on the day of your power,
in holy garments;
from the womb of the morning,
the dew of your youth will be yours.
4 The Lord has sworn
and will not change his mind,
“You are a priest forever
after the order of Melchizedek.”

5 The Lord is at your right hand;
he will shatter kings on the day of his wrath.
6 He will execute judgment among the nations,
filling them with corpses;
he will shatter chiefs
over the wide earth.
7 He will drink from the brook by the way;
therefore he will lift up his head.

- Psalm 110

Psalm 110 is a Messianic Psalm.  In other words, the 7 verses point to Jesus as the fulfillment of the words.  Compare Psalm 110 to Matthew 22:44, Mark 12:36, Luke 20:42, Acts 2:34, and Hebrews 1:3.  There are more verses to describe how this Psalm fits into the rule of King Jesus.  Today, I want you to spend just a few moments in prayer and reverence to the majesty of Jesus. 
 
We worship the King of Kings and Lord of Lords.  This Psalm reminds me of the fact that we should consider it an honor to pray in the name of Jesus.  We should be honored and humbled that God would rescue us from the wages of our sins by the blood of King Jesus.  We should be full or praise and adoration that the King, the One that sits at the right hand of God the Father, rescued us.  He pursued us with a burning desire to bring His Father glory (John 17:1-4).  Today, spend time in thanksgiving over the gift of salvation that King Jesus gave you.
 
This Psalm paints the beautiful picture of Christ’s royalty.  You can compare this Psalm to Hebrews 5 and 7 to get a better glimpse of the high priest authority of Jesus.  He lives and reigns to intercede for you and me.  Today, spend some time in prayer, trusting that Jesus will bring your prayers to the presence of the Father.
 
In closing, read Psalm 110 again…and then read Hebrews 1.  Rejoice in the King that you worship.  I’m amazed by this king, for what other king would humble Himself, take up the cross that I should be carrying, and die the most embarrassing death for my guilty verdict?  The Righteous King is the One that declares me innocent to the Father.  This King, sits gloriously at the right hand of God. 
 
I close today by quoting one of my favorite hymns by Charles Wesley.  Please read the words and rejoice in what you have gained today; the joyful fellowship of the Lord. 
 
O for a thousand tongues to Sing
 
O, for a thousand tongues to sing
My great Redeemer’s praise
The glories of my God and King
The triumphs of His grace

My gracious Master and my God
Assist me to proclaim
To spread through all the earth abroad
The honors of Thy name

So come on and sing out
Let our anthem grow loud
There is one great love Jesus

Jesus, the name that charms our fears
That bids our sorrows cease
‘Tis music in the sinner’s ears
‘Tis life and health and peace

He breaks the power of cancelled sin
He sets the prisoners free
His blood can make the foulest clean
His blood availed for me

He speaks and listening to His voice
New life the dead receive
The mournful broken hearts rejoice
The humble poor believe

Glory to God and praise and love
Be ever, ever giv’n
By saints below and saints above
The church in earth and Heav’n

There are so few words
That never grow old
There are so few words
That never grow old
Jesus
 
-From one who is amazed by the One that sits at the right hand.