Read Psalm 24.
These three songs, Psalms 22-24, present a full picture of the Messiah. He died on the cross. He cares for and leads His people. But there is even a greater view of who Jesus is. He is the eternal King of glory!
The perspective is that of the watchman on the city wall. Suddenly, he sees someone coming and recognizes the king immediately. With that he shouts the order to those in charge, "Open the gates!" After a victorious battle, David had experienced such triumphal entries. But here he imagined the day when the Messiah would enter to rule and reign, once and for all.
Why is this One so immediately welcomed?
1. He is the Owner. (vv.1-2)
Everything and everyone in heaven and on earth belongs to Him. It is His by creation. As the rightful Owner, He has full claim.
2. He is Holy. (vv.3-6)
The Messiah is Immanuel, God with us. Then, David asked a logical question, "Who can stand in the presence of this Holy LORD?" The requirements are not a secret.
-Clean hands: what we do, conduct
-Pure heart: who we are, character
-Honest speech: what we say, commitments
Such personal holiness is impossible apart from the forgiveness of the Savior and a life surrendered to Him. The results are blessing and righteousness.
3. He is All-powerful. (v.8)
This is not the meek and mild Jesus of the manger. This is not the suffering Savior on the cross. The King of glory is coming in power to take over His world. The Prophet Isaiah foretold both the first and second comings of Christ.
"For unto us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Of the increase of his government and of peace there will be no end, on the throne of David and over his kingdom, to establish it and to uphold it with justice and with righteousness from this time forth and forevermore." (Isaiah 9:6-7)
"Even so, come quickly, Lord Jesus." (Revelation 22:20)
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