August 2nd 2026 Psalm 45 v 12 - 17
V 12 And the daughter of Tyre shall be there with a gift; even the rich among the people shall intreat thy favour.
V 12. And the daughter of Tyre shall be there with a gift.
When the church abounds in holiness, she will know the respect from the surrounding people.
Her glory will then impress and attract the heathen around, till they also unite in doing honor to her Lord.
The power of missions abroad lies at home: a holy church will be a powerful church.
Even the rich among the people shall intreat thy favor.
By testifying against their sins shall the wealthy be won to the faith of Jesus.
They will come not to favor the church but to beg for her favour.
V 13 The king's daughter is all glorious within: her clothing is of wrought gold.
V 13. The king’s daughter is all glorious within.
Within her secret chambers her glory is great. Though unseen of men, her Lord sees her, and commends her. Truth and wisdom in the hidden parts are what the Lord regards. The church is a King's daughter, and she has been purified and renewed
Her clothing is of wrought gold.
How painstakingly did our Lord work out the precious material of His righteousness into a vesture for his people! Such clothing becomes one so honored by relationship to the great King.
V 14 She shall be brought unto the king in raiment of needlework: the virgins her companions that follow her shall be brought unto thee.
V 14. She shall be brought unto the King in raiment of needlework.
The day comes when the celestial marriage will be openly celebrated, and these words describe the matrimonial procession. This verse tells us of the ultimate rest of the church - the King's own bosom; - she is brought by the power of sovereign grace; She shall be, It does not yet appear; of the state in which she will come - dressed in richest array, and attended by brightest spirits.
The virgins her companions that follow her shall be brought unto thee.
Those who love and serve the church are a part of the church, but for the sake of the imagery they are represented as maids of honor; and, though the figure may seem odd, they are represented as brought to the King virgins, pure in company – her companions, pure in walk – that follow her. Let none hope to be brought into heaven at last who are not purified now.
V 15 With gladness and rejoicing shall they be brought: they shall enter into the king's palace.
V 15. With gladness and rejoicing shall they be brought.
What joy will be seen at the feasts of Paradise when all the redeemed are brought home! They shall enter into the Kings palace brought by grace, they will enter glory. The glorified are not field laborers in the plains of heaven, but sons who dwell at home, princes of the royal palace.
V 16 Instead of thy fathers shall be thy children, whom thou mayest make princes in all the earth.
V 16. Instead of thy fathers shall be thy children.
The ancient saints who stood as fathers in the service of the great King have all passed away,
but spiritual descendants are found to fill their places.
As long as time lasts, the true apostolical succession will be maintained.
Whom thou mayest make princes in all the earth.
Servants of Christ are kings. Where a man has preached successfully, and evangelized a tribe or nation, he gets to himself more than regal honors.
V 17 I will make thy name to be remembered in all generations: therefore shall the people praise thee for ever and ever.
V 17. I will make thy name to be remembered in all generations.
Jehovah promises to the Prince of Peace ( Jesus) eternal fame.
His name is His fame, His character, His person; these are dear to his people now, and it will be so as long as men exist. The fame of Messiah is not left to human guardianship; the Eternal guarantees it.
Therefore shall the people praise thee forever and ever.
Praise is due from every heart to Him who loved us, and redeemed us by His blood;
this praise will never be fully paid, but will be ever a standing and growing debt.
His daily benefits enlarge our duties; let them increase the number of our songs.
News from the Church
New dates
5th August..…..Friendship Group, (this covers all ages and the lonely people)
………..No Knit and natter in August………..
ANSWERS TO 19TH July QUESTIONS
1) Samuel 2) Samuel, Saul, and David 3) Elkanah 4) Hannah and Peninnah 5) Hophni and Phinehas 6) Eli was the High Priest 7)Desired of the Lord 8) Yes five more 9 He fell backwards and broke his neck 10) The shock of finding out that the Ark of the Covenant was taken by the Philistines
11) The glory has departed 12) To be like other nations 13) Saul 14) Benjamin
15) Samuel 16) The Philistines
Bible Quiz this week’s Quiz is about 1 Samuel
1 Who was Jonathan?
2 What was Saul’s greatest sin?
3 Did Saul admit his sin to Samuel?
4 Who was to be king in his place?
5 Where was David born?
6 Who was his mother?
7 What was David’s occupation?
8 Who was the Philistine Giant?
9 How many brothers did David have?
10 Who killed Goliath?
11 Who was David’s greatest friend”?
12 Who was David’s greatest enemy?
13 Why did Saul want to kill David?
14 Who was Merab?
15 Who was David’s first wife?
16 Why did Saul allow David to marry Michal?
God Bless