March 1, 2011

Psalm 45 (Click to see scripture)

Bible in One Year Passages:
Matthew 21:23-32, Romans 1:1-17, Numbers 1-2

Journal Entry

Scripture

10Hear, O daughter, and consider, and incline your ear: forget your people and your father’s house, 11and the king will desire your beauty. Since he is your lord, bow to him (Psalm 45:10-11).

Observation

Though this psalm was originally written for the special occasion of a royal wedding, its implication and significance reaches beyond what meets the eyes. As we know, the metaphor of bride and groom is used repeatedly throughout the Bible to covey the special relationship between God and His people, and Psalm 45 is one example of such. Accordingly, the selected passage for today, which contains a special instruction for the royal bride-to-be, can also instruct us on how to singularly commit ourselves to Christ, our groom. So, how can you and I stay singularly committed to Christ? First, we must be willing and ready to leave behind our old, familiar, comfortable lifestyle (aka. comfort zone)--the life we lived before meeting Christ (v.10). Secondly, we must relinquish the "driver's seat" (control) to God so that God is the one who guides our daily priorities and agendas, not we.

Application

I will practice the discipline of relinquishing the driver's seat to God by remembering to pause before each new task throughout this day.

Prayer

Abba Father, I thank you so much for your commitment to be my bridegroom and also for your grace to call me as your bride. Though I am moved by your wonderful calling, I must confess that I am often times unfaithful and my heart tend to wander off from yours. So, Abba, I ask for your grace to be upon me 24-7 so that I may stay committed to you and to our intimacy 24-7. Apart from your grace, I can't be whom you have called me to be, so I seek your power and grace today. It is in Christ name. I pray. Amen.

--KJ