Welcome the King of Glory

Are you ready? The King is coming.

Psalm 24 is a psalm of anticipation. David, the shepherd king, is anticipating the arrival of the Lord. The Lord is coming to his city - to his temple. Have you prepared your heart and your mind for the moment of his arrival? He often shows up at the moment we least expect him.

Undoubtedly, David, the warrior King, was reflecting on his own triumphant entry into the city after the defeat of his enemies in battle. But here in this psalm, he projects the victorious arrival of the King of glory.

There is a prophetic expectancy to this psalm that forms a very natural bridge to the Palm Sunday triumphal entry of Jesus into Jerusalem. Jesus, the long anticipated King, came suddenly to his temple. Some were ready for him; most were not.

This should infuse our preparations for the King with an element of urgency. We can miss his appearing. David asks, “Who may stand in his holy place?”

Purity of heart and action are essential. Blessing and vindication await those who seek his face. Again, I ask, “Are you ready?”

God can show up in your life today in an unexpected way. Will you recognize him? Or like the busy people of Jerusalem, will that moment pass you by?

Lift up your head. Open your eyes. Seek his face in your daily routine. The King of glory may be passing by today.

Respond in Prayer

Come, Lord Jesus, come. I open my heart and my mind to you. I want to see you at work in my daily circumstances. King of glory, help me to anticipate your appearing in my life today. Amen.

David Kitz

Unless otherwise indicated, all Scripture quotations are taken from the Holy Bible, New International Version® (NIV®).