Psalms 45:1

Psalms 45:1 says, To the chief Musician upon Shoshannim, for the sons of Korah, Maschil, A Song of loves.  After a very specific introduction, verse one says, My heart is inditing a good matter: I speak of the things which I have made touching the king: my tongue is the pen of a ready writer. David said he would speak and write of the things he knew in his heart about God.  Whatever we as followers of Christ say today should be guided by our relationship with God. Verse two adds, Thou art fairer than the children of men: grace is poured into thy lips: therefore God hath blessed thee for ever.  Matthew Henry said, and I believe, that David was speaking of the coming Messiah, Jesus Christ.  Jesus Christ is indeed fairer than all men, pouring out the grace of God forever.  Verse three continues, Gird thy sword upon thy thigh, O most mighty, with thy glory and thy majesty.  David spoke in military terms about the coming Messiah equipping Himself for battle with a sword, but we are told that the word of God is mightier than a two edged sword.  Jesus did not need military weapons to win the war against sin, but only obedience to the heavenly Father, and this is still true for Christians today.  Verse four states, And in thy majesty ride prosperously because of truth and meekness and righteousness; and thy right hand shall teach thee terrible things.  David said that Jesus Christ would ride prosperously and teach the people of the world terrible things.  God tells us of the terrible things that will happen to those who do not come to Him by faith in Jesus Christ, and He promises those who do everlasting prosperity when they are called home to heaven.  Verse five adds, Thine arrows are sharp in the heart of the king’s enemies; whereby the people fall under thee.  Still using military imagery, David said God's arrows were sharp and penatrated the heart of His enemies.  Though God does not need military weapons, He will one day defeat all of His enemies.  As Christians, we will be a part of this victory, because God's truth of salvation penatrated our heart.  Verse six declares, Thy throne, O God, is for ever and ever: the sceptre of thy kingdom is a right sceptre.  David declared that God's throne would last forever.  God always has and always will sit on His throne, ruling the world through His righteousness.  It is up to each individual whether or not to accept God's gift of salvation, which brings righteousness through faith in Jesus Christ.  Either way, whether we accept Jesus Christ or not, God's reign will last forever.  Verse seven continues, Thou lovest righteousness, and hatest wickedness: therefore God, thy God, hath anointed thee with the oil of gladness above thy fellows.  David said that since God loves righteousness and hates wickedness, that the Messiah, Jesus Christ, would be set above all other people.  We cannot come to God by our own righteousness, but must come to Him through the righteousness of Jesus Christ if we are to be a part of God's everlasting kingdom.