Oil of Gladness

O. T. #1236  "Oil of Gladness"
July 5, 2018
Psalm 45-Part 2

Thou loves righteousness, and harvest wickedness: therefore God, thy God, hath annointed thee with the oil of gladness above thy fellows.   Psalm 45:7

LET IT GLOW

Anyone need some gladness today? Among the mundane moments, insults, harsh words, being ignored, low on love, I am certainly needy. As a child of the King, I know where to go to be filled with gladness once again. Join me to find the place.

Here we read of the details of a royal wedding-first the husband-to-be, who is the king, and then the bride, as well as her bridal party. This marriage song is representative of Christ as the adored bridegroom.
In Revelation, the church is described as the bride of Christ and He is the bridegroom in the marriage of the King, which is to take place in heaven.

How does the writer describe his king, our King Jesus, the Bridegroom?

• He is the most handsome of all. (verse 2)
• Speaks graciously.
• God has blessed him forever.
• He is a mighty warrior. (verse 3)
• He is glorious and majestic.
• He rides with the virtues of truth, meekness, and righteousness. (verse 4)
• He performs awe-inspiring deeds. (verse 4)
• His arrows are sharp and heart piercing. (verse 5)
• Nations fall beneath his feet.
• Your throne endures forever. 

Israel's earthly kings had faults. Jesus is our king with no faults, perfect in all His ways. He is meek and gentle, drawing us sinners to Him. He touches the hearts of people, changing them into His purpose. Also, Jesus is our bridge (Mediator) to the Heavenly Father God.
What a Savior!

Jesus, we fall down before You, our King of kings and Lord of lords to worship You as our Savior. How awesome You are and Your deeds are! You alone are worthy of praise and worship.

LET IT GROW

The description of the king continues in 6-8:

• He rules with a septet of justice  
• He loves justice and hates evil.
• God announted him with the oil of gladness.
• His garments smell of  precious and rare spices.
• Music entertains him in his palace.

At oriental feasts, it was a custom to pour oil over the head of distinguished guests. The Messiah was anointed by God Himself, exalting Him above all others. It followed His voluntary humiliation and condescension. (Heb. 2:9, 12:2) Falwell

As I recall, Samuel anointed Saul and David with special and blessed oil as Israel's kings.  Jesus anoints us with the Holy Spirit. 

Jesus awaits to give us an oil of gladness when we humble ourself before Him. As a child of the King, we can get our needs met. e makes us a daughter or son of the King. Then gladness will run down us as the oil. Are we glad to be a child of the King?
His grace and comfort flow as Jesus strengthens us. His Spirit fills our heart with joy. Need some joy today?

LET IT GO

Keep me humbled before You Jesus. 
Help me love justice and hate evil.