Psalm 45 is a very unique Psalm. Many commentators believe it was written about king Solomon. It is captivating in its poetic imagery. The full interpretation has intrigued readers as it also clearly prophesy's the coming King and Messiah. As we read of the king and his bride, we also understand the relationship between Christ and His Church.
It is almost impossible for our minds to fathom how God delights in us. Twice in this Psalm it is written that our response should be to honour Him, for who He is, as well as bringing honour to His name in every generation.
What does it mean to honour the Lord? Honour means to esteem, give glory to or respect. Some texts use the word worship in their scripture translation, others say praise. Certainly all these descriptions include the "how to" of honour. Alistair Begg has said, "Everything we do is an opportunity to honour God, to become more like His Son, and to point others to Him."
We could certainly make a list of things that give glory to God.
- Making time to pursue a close relationship with Him.
- Lifting our voices in praise.
- Offering thanksgiving.
- Trusting Him in every situation.
- Loving and caring well for others.
- Proverbs instructs us to honour the Lord with our possessions, giving generously.
- Using the gifts and abilities He has given us, honous Him with our talents.
- Paul encourages us in 1 Corinthians 6 to honour the Lord by the way we look after our physical bodies.
- God-honouring entertainment choices.
- Living a life of worship to God, valuing what He values and aligning ourselves in obedience to His Word.
God desires that our honour come from our hearts. It is one thing to honour Him with our lips, but another to live in a way that reflects the place He has in our hearts. A person is honoured to the degree we consider their character, contributions, conduct and career significant. Honouring God is a way to demonstrate that He is worthy. Honour is a beautiful expression of God's worthiness.
"Is He worthy? Is He worthy?
Of all blessing and honour and glory
Is He worthy of this?
He is."
"Is He Worthy?" songwriters: Andrew Peterson & Ben Shive; Capitol Cmg Genesis, Vamos Publishing
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