The Beautiful Bride

O. T. #1236  "The Beautiful Bride"
July 6, 2018
Psalm 45-Part 3

With gladness and rejoicing shall they be brought; they shall enter into the king's palace.
 Psalm 45:15


LET IT GLOW

All weddings are happy occasions, yet the one we read about in this psalm has special significance, especially for those attending and the beautiful bride.
As mentioned earlier, this is a wedding hymn, sung at a royal wedding. Spiritually speaking, it describes the Bridegroom Jesus Christ and his bride, the church. Also, it is a messianic hymn of praise to the marriage of the Lamb. (If you missed the description of the Bridegroom, check out the previous post.)

Now we read of the splendor of the ladies of the court (princess bride, the church), beginning with verse 9:

• The King's daughters are among the noble women, and at their right side stands the queen. All born-again believers are children of the King of kings. The church is considered the queen here.
• The bride (Lamb's wife), whose graces of ornaments are compared to fine linen, clean and white (Rev. 19:8) and pure gold. We will owe our adorning, which will not be with corruptible things, to the precious blood of the Son of God.
• She is to break off all relationships, clinging to her husband. We are to love and worship only Jesus.

[Reference: Liberty Bible Commentary]

Are we prepared for the marriage of the Lamb of God, Jesus?

LET IT GROW

What else do we read about the bride?

• Others will shower her with gifts.
• The wealthy will beg her favor.
• The bride, princess, will look glorious in her golden gown.
• She will be part of a joyful and enthusiastic procession as she and her attendants enter the king's palace.
• Her sons will become kings, ruling over many lands.

The line of Christ will in all generations, and the people will praise Him forever. The Lord Jesus Christ is a name which is above all names. Before Him, every knee shall bow and every tongue will confess that Jesus is Lord. When an opportunity is given to us while we are here on earth, we should do the same.

LET IT GO

Help others to prepare for the marriage of the Lamb and be a part of the wedding through the church.
Love Jesus will all my heart, soul, mind, and strength.