Psalm 45:6

Psalm 45:6

The eternal throne

While there is no doubt that the wedding of an earthly king is being celebrated here, we have already seen that the language used has a deeper and future meaning. Some commentators suggest that earthly kings, like David, were addressed or described as gods and this verse could be interpreted that way. While that may be so, it could also be understood that the songwriter’s attention is diverted away from the earthly scenario for a moment. He sees the pomp and the ceremonial splendour and the great man who is at the centre of it all. but he also sees the outworking of the will of God and the deep religious undercurrents that are at work in Israel and this motivates him to exclaim, “Your throne, O God, will last forever and ever; a sceptre of justice will be the sceptre of Your kingdom.” In other words, what is unfolding, on this auspicious day, is an earthly reflection of the outworking of God’s eternal kingdom that embraces heaven and earth. God’s throne will never be diminished by the ebbing and flowing of mans rule and reign. God’s throne is eternal and while there may be great and godly kings, there will also be bad ones, but the throne of heaven will remain secure and unaffected. 

At the heart of the kingdom of God is justice and truth, and of course we know that justice will characterise the messianic kingdom of Jesus Christ when He comes to reign. The writer of Hebrews picks up this theme and uses verses from Psalm 45 to demonstrate that the Messiah will be greater than angels and He will distinguish between righteousness and wickedness.

I love the thought that one day we will see our King in all of His pomp but best of all, we will live under His sceptre and experience true justice. Hallelujah!

 

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