Psalms 24:1-10

WHO MAY DWELL IN GOD’S HOLY PLACE?

Keywords 24:4

He who has clean hands and a pure heart, who does not lift up his soul to an idol or swear by what is false.

 

1. Everything belongs to the Lord (1-6)

All of creation, including our lives, belongs to God. He created the heavens and the earth and everything in them. The Lord reigns above all creation. Though all his creatures long to know him and dwell with him, who can actually be with him? Only those whose hands are clean from evil, whose hearts are pure, whose souls worship God alone, and whose lips do not speak deceit may be in God’s presence. No one is like this, but all who receive Jesus as Lord and Savior have their sins washed away. They are vindicated by the blood of Jesus. They may stand in God’s presence.

 

2. Lift up your heads (7-10)

Gates allow people to come into a city or house. The Psalmist compares people to gates. We can decide whom and what to allow into our hearts. We must open the gates of our hearts to the King of glory. He is the Lord Almighty who is strong and mighty. He gives victory over all his enemies.

 

Prayer Lord, everything belongs to you, including me. Thank you for Jesus who washes my sins away. I welcome you newly into my heart.

One Word He is the King of glory