The Throne of God

Something I really like in this Psalm is in verses 10-17, where the Psalmist says “forget your people and your father’s house, and the king will desire your beauty  Since he is your lord, bow to him…I will cause your name to be remembered in all generations; therefore nations will praise you forever and ever.” Like Song of Solomon, this is a love song that parallels and is also directly addressing our relationship with Jesus, with the Father, with the Spirit. The Godhead that is three in one functions in many levels of relationship with us, should we choose to open our eyes to see Him.
Reading these verses makes me think of Luke 14:26, when Jesus says, “If anyone comes to me and does not hate father and mother, wife and children, brothers and sisters—yes, even their own life—such a person cannot be my disciple.” The Psalmist is telling this daughter to forget her own house where she comes from, because the king is waiting to desire and admire her in her beauty more than she can possibly imagine. He will wrap her in his riches to wed into his family, she will be remembered forever. While this is not the false-teaching prosperity gospel that says “follow God and you’ll get anything and everything you’ve ever wanted”, it is instead the Truth that leaving all we have to follow Jesus, including treasures here on Earth, stores up our Heavenly treasure. The image of golden robes and remembrance and joy, to me, are so meek in comparison to the reward of our relationship with Jesus. But things like this are just a fraction of what He wants to do through you and for you. There is no one on this Earth, not mother nor father, brother nor sister, spouse nor friend, who can desire your beauty as the Lord does. After all, He is the one who fearfully and wonderfully made you. As a parent that looks at their newborn who they’ve created and wants everything good this world could ever offer them, imagine how much more our perfect Father plans, desires, and sends to you.
He loves you. He is with you. He is for you.
- Danielle Parker

[ EXAMINE ] the passage. At this point, answer some questions about the meaning of the text. Take time to reflect.
+ Where do you see a draw between this love song and Messianic prophecies of the Son of Man to come?
+ Identify the phrases and verses which are written to the Lord, and which are to the bride (or the Church).

[ APPLY ] the passage to your own life.
+ Where do you need to forget your father's house so you can fully embrace the life that God has for you? 
+ Do you trust that He is going to catch you when you stumble, fall, or jump?

[ PRAY ] through the passage and your application, and ask God to change your heart and your life.
+ Pray with me:
Lord, sometimes it is difficult to believe that what you ask me to leave behind is being worked for good. I can cling on to the gifts more than the Gift Giver sometimes. Forgive me when I forget the difference. What You have for me, what You have already given me, and what You have removed from me are all more than enough because I trust Your plan more than I trust my own. Help me to surrender, to fall in love with You again, and to have the boldness to share the love You've given me with others around me. I adore you, Father. Your presence is enough for me. In Jesus' name I ask You to remind me that You are here today. Amen.

[ SHARE ] what God is teaching you with at least one person: your roommate,
your spouse, your kids, or your coworkers. Don’t keep what God taught you to
yourself.
(e.g., your family around the dinner table, a friend, co-worker or neighbor- for help join a community group at downtownhope.org/community-groups) 
+ Is there someone who reminds you of His love for you when you forget?
+ Tell someone today that they are loved by Jesus. It can affect people more than you know.