Psalm 23 (24)

A psalm by David; on the first day of the week.

The earth is the Lord’s, and it’s fullness,
The world and all who dwell therein.
For He founder it upon the seas
And prepared it upon the rivers,
Who shall ascend to the mountain of the Lord?
Who shall stand in His holy place?
He who has innocent hands and a pure heart;
He who does not lift up his soul to vanity;
He who does not swear deceitfully to his neighbor.
He shall receive blessing from the Lord
And mercy from the God of his salvation.
This is the generation of those who seek Him,
Who seek the face of the God of Jacob (Pause)

Lift up the gates, O you rulers,
And be lifted up, you everlasting doors,
And the King of glory shall enter.
Who is this King of glory?
The Lord strong and mighty,
The Lord powerful in battle.
Lift up the gates, O you rulers,
And be lifted up, you everlasting doors,
And the King of glory shall enter.
Who is this King of Glory?
The Lord of hosts, He is the King of glory.

Commentary

Ps 23 is a prophecy of the Resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ (the first day of the week).
His Resurrection proves (1) He is the Creator of the world, which He owns; (2) He is worthy to ascend on high as the Forerunner of the Church; (3) He is the King of glory, who destroyed death and Hades.

Versus 7-10 are proclaimed as the priest knocks on the door of the church on Pascha (Easter) morning, signaling our triumphant entrance into the kingdom of heaven through Christ’s glorious Resurrection.

Comments

God made this beautiful earth. I think of us wanting to ascend the mountain, to see all around us and be with God, to overcome ourselves and reach the high places. Thank you that you are with us when we get our kids ready for school, when we are driving, and for the rest of the day!

The person in the picture almost made us miss the bus today but by the grace of God we made it!!