Psalm 24:9 Lift up your heads, O you gates; even lift them up, you everlasting doors; and the King of glory shall come in. Every circumstance in this description is suited to impress us with a lofty sense of the majesty of the Son of God. 1. He is described as a powerful conqueror. In what conflicts has He been engaged? We can speak of Him as having overcome the world, and as subduing the great enemy of man and bruising the serpent's head. 2. The universal sovereign. Note His preeminent dignity. He is seated upon the throne of the universe. 3. He is "the King of glory." This title includes in its meaning the substance of the description previously given. This is a subject in which we all are deeply concerned. For henceforth we can look to Christ as our Mediator at the right hand of God; as the Head of His Church, and the Author of all spiritual blessings; and as opening the kingdom of heaven to all believers. Lessons — (1) The subject is suited to inspire us with a sure trust in the Captain of our Salvation. (2) It invites us to have our thoughts and affections in heaven. (3) It teaches us to look forward to another ascension yet in futurity, and calls us to prepare for it. (Will. Dealtry, D. D.) Parallel Verses KJV: Lift up your heads, O ye gates; even lift them up, ye everlasting doors; and the King of glory shall come in. |
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