Opening Our Heart to the King of Glory

Welcome to our final week of revealing the King of glory.

So far, we discovered in Psalm 24 how…

(1.) creation

(2.) holiness

(3.) and seeking God’s face, all point to Christ and His glory. 

Now, we learn how (4.) salvation and opening our heart to Christ also reveals His glory.

The last four verses beautifully and powerfully describe Him. 

“Lift up your heads, O gates! And be lifted up, O ancient doors, that the King of glory may come in. Who is this King of glory? The Lord, strong and mighty, the Lord, mighty in battle!

Lift up your heads, O gates! And lift them up, O ancient doors, that the King of glory may come in. Who is this King of glory? The Lord of hosts, he is the King of glory! Selah”

Psalm 24:7-10 (ESV)

Salvation Reveals the King of Glory

Matthew Henry’s Commentary notes the repetitions of phrases in these verses like those in a song.

“The doors and gates are to be thrown open, thrown wide open, to give him admission, for behold he stands at the door and knocks, ready to come in.”

Henry further notes the Lord desires to be “welcomed by us.” 

The King of glory knocks at the door of our heart. If we open the door, He comes in (Revelation 3:20). Jesus came that first Christmas night in Bethlehem for all who are willing to welcome His glory into their heart and life.

The King of glory knocks at the door of our heart. If we open the door, He comes in (Rev. 3:20). Jesus came that first Christmas night for all who are willing to welcome His glory into their heart and life. #Glory #salvation Share on X

God’s Glory With Us

Perhaps Mary’s thoughts went something like this.

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He took His first breath.

Wrapped in swaddling cloths, though adorned with royal titles. Wonderful. Counselor. Prince of Peace. Holy King. Immanuel. The Ancient of Days.

The Lamb of God created the star placed in the heavens to announce His arrival. The light of the world.

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