Who is the King of Glory? The LORD strong and mighty, the LORD mighty in battle. Psalm 24:8
David’s greatest desire was to bring the Ark of the Covenant to Jerusalem, to a permanent home among God’s people. A chest made of acacia wood and overlaid with gold, held the Ten commandments, a pot of manna and Aaron’s Rod. Historically and symbolically there was nothing more important to Israel than this box representing God’s love, promise and presence. David’s vision for Jerusalem was that it be God’s home, a place of refuge, security, worship and praise.
This all important vessel, THE defining object of those that left slavery in Egypt and became God’s covenant nation in the wilderness had come home. You can imagine the excitement along the streets. Victory had been won! The world and everything in it belongs to God. It was a great time of worship and celebration.
Psalm 24 was thought to have been written for the processional bringing the Ark home. Today this would compare to a Sousa March on the 4th of July. If you read the entire Psalm it speaks of gates, doors and heads lifted up. Jerusalem was a walled, fortified, gated city. The gates were closed and locked but with joy and hope a way was made clear for the presence of the King of Glory, the LORD strong and might to enter and stay forever.
Lift up your heads, O you gates; be lifted up, you ancient doors, that the King of Glory may come in. vs. 7 Make a way for God to enter your heart and remain forever. Make your heart the highest place of honor for the Lord Strong and Mighty.
Love,
Gretchen