7 Things - Psalm 45

This psalm is a love song to the King – it was probably written on the occasion of the coronation of Solomon…but is also an allegorical description of our King of kings.

Verses 3-4 give a magnificent description of the glories of His majesty – 7 layers of beauty:

-       He is full of might

-       He is full of glory

-       He is full of majesty

-       He is full of prosperity

-       He is full of truth

-       He is full of humility

-       He is full of righteousness

V6-7 Not only that, but He is seated on an everlasting throne, and He rules with a scepter of righteousness. Scepters are emblems of royal authority, and the foundation of all authority in this Kingdom is holiness and joy!

Verses 6-7

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.

V8 Take time today to smell the fragrance of His garments:

-       Myrrh – the smell of death when self has died and Christ lives

-       Aloes – the smell of extravagant, passionate worship

-       Cassia – the smell of the overcomer who strips off the old and sinful self, and lives in Christ