Psalm 24:7–10: Lift up your heads, O you gates! And be lifted up, you everlasting doors! And the King of glory shall come in. Who is this King of glory? The Lord strong and mighty, The Lord mighty in battle. Lift up your heads, O you gates! Lift up, you everlasting doors! And the King of glory shall come in. Who is this King of glory? The Lord of hosts, He is the King of glory.
Experiencing Jesus in the Psalms
Lift up your heads, O you gates refers to the city of Jerusalem. They should lift up their heads because the King of glory is about to come in. This King of glory is the Lord, who is mighty in battle. The Lord had shown Himself strong by giving them great victories; so He is the glorious King who will enter the city. One can visualize a procession of triumphant Israelites carrying the ark, the symbol of the Lord’s presence, going up to the sanctuary to praise Him. The ideas in the exhortation and the explanation were repeated in verses. The repetition stressed the point: The Lord is a glorious King who is coming in. Only pure worshipers can enjoy His presence. 1
Living the Transformed Life
When the Son of Man comes in His glory, and all the holy angels with Him, then He will sit on the throne of His glory. Matthew 25:31
- I will lift up my head and rejoice, because my King fights all my battles for me.
- I will lift up my head and rejoice, because my King is mighty and stronger than any opposition that I will ever face.
- I will lift up my head and rejoice, because my King is returning very soon.
My King is my Lord, and my Lord is my Savior, and my Savior still saves me.
Praise and Prayer
Thank You, Father, for Your Kingly Lordship over my life. Dear Jesus, please teach me to surrender ever battle into Your command.
1. Ross, A. P. (1985). Psalms. In J. F. Walvoord & R. B. Zuck (Eds.), The Bible Knowledge Commentary.
