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Psalm 118:19a "Open to me the gates of righteousness..."

Day 269 – Psalm 118

“Open to me the gates of righteousness…” Psalm 118:19a

GATES IN BIBLICAL TIMES

Gates were used in ancient Biblical times for a number of purposes. The following may be highlighted.

1. Many great cities had protective walls.

2. They served as Entrance and Exit for city dwellers.

3. Some gates were not just functional they were beautiful.

AN IMAGERY OF GATES

We have an imagery of “gates” in the following text:-

“Open to me the gates of righteousness;
I will go through them, and I will praise the LORD.
This is the gate of the LORD,
Through which the righteous shall enter.”
Psalm 118:19-20

1. “The gate of the LORD”

a) This is the gateway into the city of God.
b) Everyone must pass through these gates.

2. “The gates of righteousness”

a) Only the righteous would be able to enter into God’s holy city.
b) The Lord Himself must open these gates of righteousness.
c) Those who have been imputed righteousness will be able to enter therein.

3. “I will go through them”

a) The psalmist expresses great confidence and joy that he would be able to enter into the city of God.
b) He will enter through these gates of righteousness with praise on his lips.
c) The Lord had delivered him from his enemies and now offers protection in His city.
d) The righteous would be well-advised to find strong refuge in the city of righteousness.