In this particular blog I will be focusing on the second half of Psalm 24. This Psalm is rich indeed as it drives us to seek the face of the One who made us. The first six verses are introspective causing us to look into our own hearts for and cry out to our God for clean hands and a pure heart that we might see the face of God. The last four verses give us perspective causing us to look to the King of glory the One who is mighty in battle.
“Lift up your heads, O gates!” This is representative of Jerusalem that the ancient gates would swing wide for the King of Glory is come in this is representing that the King of Glory is supreme, sovereign, and worthy of all honor. The Life Application Study Bible notes (NASB) explains this passage so well,
“This Psalm, often set to music, was probably used in corporate worship. It may have been re-enacted many times at the temple. The people outside would call out to the temple gates to open up and let the King of glory in. From inside, the priest or another group would ask, ‘Who is this King of glory?’ Outside, the people would respond in unison, ‘The Lord strong and mighty, the LORD mighty in battle,’ proclaiming his great power and strength. The exchange was then repeated (Ps. 24:9,10), and the temple gates would swing open, symbolizing the people’s desire to have God’s presence among them.”
Can you imagine the scene? Can you imagine the people corporate claiming together in unison that the LORD is mighty in battle. That He is indeed the King of glory! That there is none other like Him? There are no other God’s that are worthy of this ultimate worship only the Lord Almighty!
Application: Many times I tend to get busy or bogged down with “theological study” and I forget how awesome the LORD is. I forget that He is mighty in battle. I forget just how glorious He is. May I remember the LORD and worship the King of glory! Lift up your heads, O gates; that the King of glory may come in.
Hey Adam. It’s your clc class. We love you. Kerby is hiding the Jesus doll as we speak.