Psalm 45
Deep down inside we all love the ‘fairy tale’ with a happy ending. The heroic, handsome prince marries the beautiful maiden, and they live happily ever after. That story is found in every culture and in every heart, and that story is given to us in this Psalm. This love poem was perhaps written for the occasion of Solomon’s marriage and serves as a reminder of the high and holy place of the marriage union. We do not, indeed we cannot, value a godly marriage too highly. The brave man who is ready to take on the monster of this world for the well-being of the woman he loves is a noble and holy theme. The gracious young lady filled with grace, dignity, and beauty, who is the perfect partner, gives up her life to be with the one who fills her heart. Those who would degrade marriage work out of bitterness or even hatred for God. Anything that devalues God’s design dishonors Him and robs us.
Some have seen this poem as a line-for-line prophecy of Christ and His Church. That is not necessary. In every aspect of holy marriage we worship God and can see Christ's love for the Church. A line between the sacred and the secular has no place and is not needed here.
“Lord, help me hold marriage in the honor that You have granted it. AMEN.”
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