"Who is this King of glory?" - Psalm 24:6-10 (KJV)

King David wrote this Psalm at the return of the Ark of the covenant to Jerusalem (2 Samuel 6:1-2), which demonstrates his devotion to the Lord. 

The context of Psalm 42 is about the power and majesty of the Lord and how humanity stands before Him. 

At first glance, it appears that David believes that the only person(s) who can stand before the Lord are ones with "..clean hands and a pure heart" as stated in verse 4, but we know from the life of David that not even He measured up to that lofty expectation, for he had many indiscretions. 

If we look at this Psalm prophetically, we can see this in a different light rather than just having to "measure up" to have a better standing before the Lord. There is only one person who has "clean hands and a pure heart," and that is Jesus Christ, He was the only man without sin.

  

"For there is one God, and there is one who brings God and human beings together, the man Christ Jesus, who gave himself to redeem the whole human race. That was the proof at the right time that God wants everyone to be saved" 

1 Timothy 2:5- (GNT)

It says in Psalm 24:5 "...He shall receive the blessing from the Lord and righteousness from the God of his salvation." David saw that the man of God would receive "clean hands and a pure heart" from the Lord, for only the Lord Himself could become that for any man.

It is a picture of the indwelling Christ living through the man of David's description.

  

"God's plan is to make known his secret to his people, this rich and glorious secret which he has for all peoples. And the secret is that Christ is in you, which means that you will share in the glory of God." 

Colossians 1:27 (GNT)

He then comments that "This is the generation of them that seek him, that seek thy face, O Jacob,"  David is speaking prophetically about a generation of people whom the Lord will possess for His own, His unique special people. It will be a generation of people who will seek Him and know Him, and they will know His will, and desire His presence above anything else.

  

"So above all, constantly chase after the realm of God's kingdom and the righteousness that proceeds from him. Then all these less important things will be given to you abundantly. 

Matthew 6:33 (TPT)

The writer then says, "Lift up your heads, O ye gates; and be ye lift up, ye everlasting doors; and the King of glory shall come in," he is speaking of the gates of the mind or soul. 

Many have erroneously read this as somehow getting more of God into our lives, but that is not what it is saying at all, for He is already there in our lives. 

Amazingly these gates and doors only open outward as exits. He isn't speaking about getting more of God into our lives; he is talking about allowing more of God out of our lives and into our world.

  

"God has made us what we are. In Christ Jesus, God made us to do good works, which God planned in advance for us to live our lives doing." 

Ephesians 2:10 (NCV)

Our Lord is a fighter for love, a strong and mighty one who controls angel armies and externally fights on our behalf; He is entering into this world through the portal of our human hearts to show Himself strong through us, a warrior who fights for our victory that love may always overcome. 

He fills us with His presence as He enters into our world through our minds (hearts).  

David defines who this King of glory is: He is "the Lord of Hosts," which means He is the King over every living creature on earth and in heaven. Specifically, He is King over all of the spiritual inhabitants that He created in heaven, which are angels, seraphim, cherubim, rephaim, and all other spiritual beings who occupy the heavenly realms. 

Jesus has fought and won the victory over the rank and file of the "host" in the spiritual realm who were in rebellion against Him and stripped them of their power. These spiritual battles also affect matters on the earth because the natural and spiritual are so closely connected. 

As we pray, we are causing a shift in the outcome of battles we face on earth because we are affecting spiritual realities by declaring the victory of Jesus.

"Manifest your kingdom realm, and cause your every purpose to be fulfilled on earth, just as it is fulfilled in heaven." 

Matthew 6:10 (TPT)    

Now, regarding the gates, these are people. For example

In Ezekiel 48, the city of God has 12 gates, three each facing North, East, West, and South. And these gates are named after people (the 12 tribes of Israel), each one is given a direction which reaches out into the furthest corners of the earth to spread the good news of God's love for His people through the power of Christ residing in us. 

We comprise that city of God, for it resides within us. Take notice of the new name of the city below.

The Lord said: "The city of Jerusalem will have twelve gates, three on each of the four sides of the city wall. These gates will be named after the twelve tribes of Israel. The gates of Reuben, Judah, and Levi will be in the north; Joseph, Benjamin, and Dan will be in the east; Simeon, Issachar, and Zebulun will be in the south; Gad, Asher, and Naphtali will be in the west. Each side of the city wall will be a mile and a half long, and so the total length of the wall will be six miles. The new name of the city will be "The-Lord-Is-Here! " 

Ezekiel 48:30-35 (CEV)

You are an exit gate for God's spirit and power to flow through you to reach others for Jesus Christ and His kingdom everywhere you go. 
Your new name is "The Lord is Here!"  

Jesus is the king of glory!

Be Blessed;

Stephen Barnett