Gospel
Reading Plan: Matthew 8-10
The End Times:
Entrance into the Kingdom of God
Read Psalm 24
Earlier in the month, we read a very similar psalm, and
yet there is still so much to be gleaned from the words! We were made to
glorify God and to find fullness of joy in Him. To ignore this is to deny
purpose and potential. So when we die, or Christ returns, and we join Him in
His kingdom, we will finally find rest for our souls; it will be hand in
perfectly fitted glove.
There is a threefold application in the song of verses
7-10. Sung by Israel, it accompanied the bringing of the Ark of the Covenant
into the place of worship. But its greater application is to Jesus, Who ascended
the hill of the Lord and stood in the holy place upon His resurrection. “Pull up the gates! Open the doors! The King
of glory – the Risen One – has arrived! Open up you gates and doors that He may
come in! The mighty One who has defeated the enemy of sin and death is here!”
And this scene can, thirdly, be imagined for all saints – faithful followers –
who will find eternal rest in the kingdom of God. Think about it! You will be
received with much anticipation and joy in the kingdom, ushered gladly into His
realm by those angels and heavenly creatures who welcomed the Son of Man.
Overview
Verses 1-2: God
owns all
Verses 3-6: Who
may ascend the hill of the Lord?
Verses 7-10: The
entrance of the King
PRAYER AND MEDITATION
1)
Ask God to use this psalm to increase
the reality of heaven in your heart.
Ask Him for an increased longing for His return.
2) Do you truly believe that you were
created to glorify God and find joy in Him? Talk to Him about this. Ask Him to
give you the desire to glorify Him. Ask Him to help you understand what it
actually means to glorify and find joy in Him.
3)
What does this psalm teach you about
Jesus? Write it down and thank Him that He is these things. Talk to Him, asking
Him to give you a personal revelation of what He wants to be for you today.
