Psalm 45 ~ Praying God's Word

Please read Psalm 45.

Meditate on verse 1.

My heart overflows with a good theme;

I address my verses to the King;

my tongue is the pen of a ready writer.

Reading Psalm 45 is like eavesdropping on an intimate conversation.  An enthralled psalmist was speaking adoring words to his King.

You are fairer than the sons of men;

grace is poured upon Your lips;

therefore, God has blessed you forever.

—Psalm 45:2

He goes on to call the King, “Mighty One” and “God” (Psalm 45:3, 6).  He speaks of His splendor and righteousness, and he describes His kingdom’s scepter as “a scepter of uprightness” (Psalm 45:3, 6).

Psalm 45 was written at least 1000 years before the birth of Christ.  Reading it 2000 years after the coming of Messiah, it is obvious the psalmist’s verses were addressed to King Jesus.  He made sure the King’s name would be remembered in all generations, so people would give Him thanks forever and ever (v. 17).

Use the words of the Psalmist to begin to adore your King; then continue to address your adoration and praise to Him for eternity.  Pray Psalm 45:3-4, 11, and 17 as a faithful, prayerful watchman (Isaiah 62:6-7).

“Gird Your sword on Your thigh, O Mighty One,

 in Your splendor and Your majesty! 

And in Your majesty ride on victoriously,

for the cause of truth and meekness and righteousness;

 let Your right hand teach _______ and me awesome things. 

We bow down to You because You are our LORD. 

We want to cause Your name to be remembered in all generations.

 May we and all peoples give You thanks forever and ever, King Jesus~”