Welcome to Wisdom-Trek with Gramps! I am Guthrie Chamberlain, and we are on Day 2558 of our Trek. The Purpose of Wisdom-Trek is to create a legacy of wisdom, to seek out discernment and insights, and to boldly grow where few have chosen to grow before.
In today’s Wisdom Nugget, we’ll explore the majestic and poetic Psalm 45, focusing on verses 1 through 5 from the New Living Translation.
Psalm 45 is unique among the psalms because it is a royal wedding song. It celebrates the beauty, strength, and righteousness of the king and paints a picture of majesty and divine favor. While it originally may have been written for an earthly king, many see it as a prophetic foreshadowing of Christ, the ultimate King.
As we go through these verses, we’ll reflect on the significance of the King’s glory, his strength in battle, and how his reign points to God’s eternal rule. Let’s begin by reading the passage together:
Psalm 45:1-5 (NLT)
1 Beautiful words stir my heart.
I will recite a lovely poem about the king,
for my tongue is like the pen of a skillful poet.
2 You are the most handsome of all.
Gracious words stream from your lips.
God himself has blessed you forever.
3 Put on your sword, O mighty warrior!
You are so glorious, so majestic!
4 In your majesty, ride out to victory,
defending truth, humility, and justice.
Go forth to perform awe-inspiring deeds!
5 Your arrows are sharp, piercing your enemies’ hearts.
The nations fall beneath your feet.
The imagery of the poet’s tongue being like a pen suggests that the psalmist is filled with inspiration, compelled to speak of the king’s greatness. This reminds us that when we reflect on God’s majesty and goodness, our hearts should overflow with praise.
Illustration:
Think about a time when you were so moved by someone’s kindness, leadership, or character that you couldn’t help but speak highly of them. Perhaps it was a mentor, a family member, or a friend who inspired you deeply. The psalmist feels this same passion when speaking of the king’s majesty.
Application:
How often do we let our hearts overflow with praise for God? When we take time to meditate on His goodness, our natural response should be worship. Like the psalmist, we can let our words be an offering of gratitude and admiration.
