Psalm 45
To the choirmaster: according to Lilies. A Maskil of the Sons of Korah
A love song.
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.
When we consider the grandeur of Empires, we sometimes forget the colossal wealth of the Temple of God in Jerusalem. The Children of Israel left with the treasury of the slaveholders. The Temple was made of Acacia wood and then covered with pure gold. Hezekiah was raised by his father King Ahaz to start tearing the Temple to pieces to ask the Assyrian Empire to be a client or puppet king.
Hezekiah gave the Temple doors and stood and decided all the 'prudent' lessons his dear father had given him were what? Hezekiah decided the Spirit of God would deliver him. Hezekiah decided the Spirit of God would Deliver Judah. Hezekiah went against every prudent lesson taught to him and begged Father God to save them. And the reign of Hezekiah is filled with more Holy Spirit than the reign of Solomon - and according to Scriptures and accompanying archaeology - Hezekiah was extremely prosperous years for the Children of Israel on all levels. The people of God gave such amazing works - today you can visit Jerusalem and find the water tunnels - beautifully built - the people volunteered to dig to make siege against Assyria. The water tunnels were useful but unneeded. God was Triumphant.
The people gave overwhelmingly to God. Awakened in soul and heart - the Children of God delighted in the Amazing Works of Father God.
Bringing this closer to our part of His Story ~ The 1987 Movie "Princess Bride"
The Grandson is having a sick day and the Grandfather comes to explain...
Grandpa : Are you kidding? Fencing, fighting, torture, revenge, giants, monsters, chases, escapes,
true love, miracles...
The Grandson : Doesn't sound too bad. I'll try to stay awake.
Grandpa : Oh, well, thank you very much, very nice of you. Your vote of confidence is overwhelming.
The child has no idea about Grandeur. The true events of our History. God's Story. Fortunately, the child is now awake.
When you think of any small town you love, today, you see the small town has a history of prosperity and slow times. Most small towns exist to be loved by the mom and pop stores. And when we are very fortunate the stores will last 30 or 50 years. Sadly a lot of small towns have 10 years before Mom and Pop want a new adventure. Today we are in love with large chain stores and restaurants - no surprise - hurry in and out. Comfort like a 747 - you carry all you know with you.
We are a lot like Fred Savage.
And in knowing all about us ~
When Jesus is explaining Heaven - to us - He is telling us of His Grand Design for a vacation. No. Jesus is telling us - He loves us so much- loves every aspect of you as His Child that His Story is going to be a wedding feast. A Wedding Feast of the Lamb of God to the Bride of God. His People. His Beloved. His Children born by the Will of God. You.
When the day you can "Only Imagine" arrives ... what will be the look on your face?
When Jesus told us about Heaven
Jesus said the Kingdom of Heaven is a seed. And Jesus told us the Seed would Grow.
Jesus is explaining How Lavish His Love is for - you. Jesus explains Heaven is a Feast. God's Love is so Lavish - Paul, formerly killed people proclaiming Jesus for healing the blind, deaf hear, lame walk, lepers cleansed, poor have Good News. Paul was like Peter leaving Kosher and going into the temples of foreign gods to Explain Jesus. Love. They went a lot further than the song proclaiming "I'd Walk 500 Miles".
Jesus was sent to live in Egypt.
Romans 8:18a
Now is nothing compared to the glory He will reveal to us later
The Kingdom of Heaven has families of Heaven and earth living there. Encompassing and enfolding Noah and his family. Abraham and his family. The Copper Age. The Bronze Age. The Jet Age. The Space Age and Tomorrow. The Brothers of Jesus Christ.
Abba,
When we have asked You to cover us in Jesus Christ, we are Blessed.
Enfold and comfort, uphold and strengthen those we Love. Cover our cares as high as the Nation - Trusting in You. Cover the Nations coming to Your Brightness. Bless all the Children of God seeking more Heaven on earth.
In the Name of Jesus. Amen!
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