Clean Hands and a Pure Heart (Psalm 24:1-10)

"The earth is the Lord's, and everything in it, the world, and all who live in it" (Ps 24:1). "Who may ascend the mountain of the Lord? Who may stand in his holy place? The one who has clean hands and a pure heart, who does not trust in an idol or swear by a false god" (Ps 24:3-4).

Snapshots of God in Psalm 24 (There is no prayer; it is all declarative):

1. The Creator (1-2). The all-creating. God's creative authority. Everything/everyone belongs to God (1 Cor 6:19-20).
2. The Holy God (3-6). The all-holy. Preparation to enter the Presence of God. Holy in deed (outward actions) and thought (inward motives). Holy relationship with God (no idolatry) and neighbor (no deceit) (Ps 24:4; 1 Sam 16:7).
3. The Glorious King (7-10). The all-victorious. The King of Glory comes.

The most powerful Psalm prayer to start your day. Who can enter God's presence? Hymn to the King of Glory. The King of Glory and His Kingdom.