Let The King Of Glory Come In

Psalm 24:7-10

By: W. K. Ellison

This psalm, often set to music, was probably used in corporate worship. It

may have been re-enacted many times at the temple. The priests carrying the ark of the covenant (representing the presence of God) outside the gate that surrounded the temple would call out to the temple gates to open up and let the King of glory in. From inside, the people would ask, "Who is the King of glory?" Outside, the priest would respond in unison, "The Lord strong and mighty, the Lord mighty in battle," proclaiming his great power and strength.

The exchange was then repeated (24:9-10), and the temple gates would swing open, symbolizing the people's desire to have God's presence among them. Today, the Spirit of God yet cries out for entrance into our souls and our churches. Rev. 3:20, "Behold, I stand at the door and knock, if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him and will sup with him and he with me." Jesus is knocking on the door of our hearts every time we sense we should turn to him. Jesus wants to have fellowship with us, and he wants us to open up to him. He is patient and persistent in trying to get through to us - not breaking and entering, but knocking. He allows us to decide whether or not to open our lives to him. Do you intentionally keep his life-changing presence and power on the other side of the door?

God's presence wants to enter our churches again. Many people attend church because it's what they suppose to do! Worship services were biblically designed to serve as a place where you could meet God's presence. Many churches have programmed God out of their services. Ministers want to hear themselves preach; choirs want to show off their gifts and talents, etc.

Where is God's presence? Just as the priests carried the ark of the covenant

and call out to the gate for entrance, the Spirit of God waits patiently for

entrance into our worship services again. Acts 3:19, "Repent ye therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out, when the times of refreshing shall come from the presence of the Lord." Repentance is the acknowledging of personal sin and turning away from it. Many people want the benefits of being identified with Christ without admitting their own disobedience and turning from sin. When we repent, God promises not only to wipe out our sins, but to bring spiritual refreshment.

Repentance may at first seem painful because it is hard to give up certain

sins. But God will give you a better way. Throughout this present age and until the return of Christ, God will send "times of refreshing" through the outpouring of the Holy Spirit to all who repents and are converted. The presence of Christ, spiritual blessings, miracles, and outpourings of the Holy Spirit will come upon the remnant who faithfully seek Him and overcome the world, the flesh, and the dominion of Satan. While the Spirit cries unto you, LET HIM COME IN!