August 24
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PSALM 24 THAT THE KING OF GLORY MAY COME IN
The earth is the LORD’s and the fullness thereof, the world and those who dwell therein,
2 for he has founded it upon the seas and established it upon the rivers.
3 Who shall ascend the hill of the LORD? And who shall stand in his holy place?
4 He who has clean hands and a pure heart,
who does not lift up his soul to what is false and does not swear deceitfully.
5 He will receive blessing from the LORD and righteousness from the God of his salvation.
6 Such is the generation of those who seek him,
who seek the face of the God of Jacob. Selah
7 Lift up your heads, O gates! And be lifted up, O ancient doors,
that the King of glory may come in.8 Who is this King of glory?
The LORD, strong and mighty, the LORD, mighty in battle!
9 Lift up your heads, O gates! And lift them up, O ancient doors,
that the King of glory may come in. 10 Who is this King of glory?
The LORD of hosts, he is the King of glory! Selah – Psalm 24:1-10
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A poem inspired by this psalm by ILMA
Many need to be reminded that everything belongs to the Lord
It is foolish to assume that we own anything in this world
We need to constantly praise the Lord Almighty, the King of glory
He alone deserves adulation and worship since he is full of grandeur
Who can come to the hill that is reserved for the Lord?
Only those who are cleansed from the systems of this world
And all those who live in righteousness and integrity
Including all those who seek to please him intensely
Lift up your whole being and open your heart to the King
He is the Lord of hosts, the Almighty and who takes away our sins
Let the King of glory come in; honor his majesty and splendor
Bow down only to him who is Sovereign over all the earth and heavens
Offer your entire life to give him honor and never forget to thank him.
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REFLECTION
• How can we hasten the coming of the King of Glory?