Psalm 45: What action does it call for?
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Proposition: You should bow before the King.
In Psalm 45:11, the text directly instructs the royal bride: "Since he
is your lord, bow to him." Hebrews 1:8rCo9 explicitly applies verses 6rCo7
of this psalm to Jesus Christ, confirming that this King is God the Son,
whose throne stands forever. Because Christ is our exalted Lord who
conquered sin and death to claim us as His own, the primary call of this
psalm for a believer is heartfelt, humble surrender to His supreme
authority.
Proposition: You should worship your royal Bridegroom.
Psalm 45 depicts a glorious wedding celebration between the majestic
King and His chosen bride (verses 9rCo15). In the New Testament, believers
are identified as the bride of Christ. Verse 11 shows the King
delighting in the beauty He bestows on His bride and calls her to honor
Him. A believer's response to Christ is not cold ritual, but loving,
joyful adoration directed toward the One who loved us and gave Himself
for us.
Proposition: You should forsake all for Christ.
In Psalm 45:10, the bride receives a clear directive: "Hear, O daughter, consider and incline your ear: forget your people and your father's
house." True union with the King requires leaving former allegiances,
worldly identity, and old ways behind. For the church-age believer,
coming to Christ in saving faith means renouncing the old life of self-reliance and sin to belong wholly and exclusively to Jesus.
Proposition: You should praise the anointed King.
The psalm opens with a heart overflowing with praise for the King's
splendor (verses 1rCo2) and concludes with an eternal promise: "I will
cause your name to be remembered in all generations; therefore nations
will praise you forever and ever" (verse 17). God has anointed Him with
the oil of gladness above all companions because of His perfect
righteousness (verse 7). The entire psalm drives the reader to magnify
and proclaim the unmatched glory and triumph of Jesus Christ.
Proposition: You should yield to King Jesus.
The King in Psalm 45 is a victorious warrior who rides out for truth, humility, and righteousness, wielding an eternal scepter of justice
(verses 4rCo6). The bride is commanded to acknowledge His headship and
submit to Him (verse 11). For believers, yielding our lives to King
Jesus is the natural result of trusting Him for salvation. We rest in
His finished work and willingly place our walk under His righteous rule.
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