Listen to me, O royal daughter; take to heart what I say.
    Forget your people and your family far away.
¹¹ For your royal husband delights in your beauty;
    honor him, for he is your lord.
¹² The princess of Tyre^[c] will shower you with gifts.
    The wealthy will beg your favor.
¹³ The bride, a princess, looks glorious
    in her golden gown.
¹⁴ In her beautiful robes, she is led to the king,
    accompanied by her bridesmaids.
¹⁵ What a joyful and enthusiastic procession
    as they enter the king’s palace!

¹⁶ Your sons will become kings like their father.
    You will make them rulers over many lands.
¹⁷ I will bring honor to your name in every generation.
    Therefore, the nations will praise you forever and ever. Psalm 45:10-17

VERSES 12-17 METAPHORICALLY DESCRIBE THE CHURCH’S PROCESSION INTO GOD’S PRESENCE. TRY TO EXTEND YOUR IMAGINATION INTO THE REALITY OF THAT EVENT. WHAT WILL YOU SEE?