THE KING OF GLORY 

What a great image we find in Psalm 24!
It's a wonderful Psalm to read as spring approaches. Of course, it's wonderful any time of the year!

'The earth is the LORD'S.' This is a great comfort when troubles arise. It also is a great reminder that God is in control. He established the world and everything in it.

'Who may ascend the hill of the LORD?' Anything to do with the LORD must be grand, holy and awesome. It must be desirous.

'He who has clean hands and a pure heart.' The question is clearly answered in the next verse. It goes on to say that this person does not lift up his soul to an  idol or swear by what is false. I think to myself no one really has clean hands and a pure heart. We're born sinners. It is easy for us in our natural state to lift our souls to idols and we have no idea what truth is. But, belief in Jesus, God's Son, changes things. Belief, which brings the Holy Spirit, opens our minds and hearts. And amazingly, we are covered so God can't see our sin. He sees His Son, who died for our sins. 

'He will receive blessing.' And vindication from God. I'm thinking blessing from God is probably good! Indeed, the Bible is filled with His many excellent promises that richly bless, given to those who believe and endure.

'...Those who seek Him.' Seek and ye shall find. We usually find what we're looking for and we arrive where we're headed. If your not headed in the right direction, change before it's too late.

'Lift up your heads...' Here is where I think of the daffodils in spring. 

'that the King of glory may come in.' The King of glory is strong and mighty in battle. He can fight and win. 

'be lifted up, you ancient doors.' Old, ancient, long ago doors are called to be lifted up. God does not forget His promises. Amazingly (again!), God does choose to forget our sin.

For I will forgive their wicekness

and will remember their sins no more.

Hebrews 8:12

God is amazing! 

Happy spring. I am hoping you are praying to the God who made the daffodil.
May the King of glory come into your heart and the hearts of those you love.