In Behalf of Truth, Humility, and Righteousness (Psalm 45)

Today's full One Year Bible readings:
Leviticus 25:47-27:13 ~ Mark 10:32-52 ~ Psalm 45:1-17 ~ Proverbs 10:22

As I began to read Psalm 45, I was curious and yet puzzled by what I thought I might find. A psalm written for the king's wedding seemed to me like a pretty exclusive and narrow opportunity for corporate worship. However, regardless of it's corporate usage, Psalm 45 gives us a profound reminder of the responsibilities placed on the king as he governed and on us as we lead our families, churches, and small groups.

"You are the most excellent of men...since God has blessed you forever. Gird your sword upon your side, O mighty one; clothe yourself with splendor and majesty. In your majesty ride forth victoriously in behalf of truth, humility, and righteousness; let your right hand display awesome deeds."

Psalm 45:2-4

Today, as an act of worship, remember that God expected the king of Israel to govern and lead in truth, humility, and righteousness, and He expects that of us too!

TRUTH - Do you demonstrate absolute INTEGRITY in your life?

HUMILITY - Are you confident enough in Christ that you do not seek the praise of men? (See John 12:43, Proverbs 27:2 & 27:21)

RIGHTEOUSNESS - Does your lifestyle reflect God's glory? "Just as you used to offer the parts of your body in slavery to impurity and to ever-increasing wickedness, so now offer them in slavery to righteousness leading to holiness." (Romans 6:19)