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Psalm 93 (ESV)
The Lord Reigns
1 The Lord reigns; he is robed in majesty;
the Lord is robed; he has put on strength as his belt.
Yes, the world is established; it shall never be moved.
2 Your throne is established from of old;
you are from everlasting.
3 The floods have lifted up, O Lord,
the floods have lifted up their voice;
the floods lift up their roaring.
4 Mightier than the thunders of many waters,
mightier than the waves of the sea,
the Lord on high is mighty!
5 Your decrees are very trustworthy;
holiness befits your house,
O Lord, forevermore.
REFLECTION:
- The living God is the King from the beginning of time (vv1-2). As King, he exercises authority over all. He does not fear a resurgent sea. (vv3-4) Not only is the Lord omnipotent, but he is truthful and holy. (v5)
- God’s power demonstrates that he is alive and active. God’s throne was established in eternity. He is the one and only stable element in the universe. Consequently, everyone should submit to him and obey his commands.
- The Lord’s kingship is established here through the creative power that makes the world unshakable. And God’s power is greater than that of the tumultuous seas that move with irresistible force and great noise. Therefore, when chaos rattles our foundation, admiring God’s power in creation can strengthen our stability and hope.
- Is it sometimes hard to believe that God controls nature and history? What does this belief imply? What might obscure it?
PRAYER:
Stay with God for a little longer. Continue to converse with God and listen to what He wants to tell you. Then write down any thought and/or prayer in your spiritual journal.
HYMN:
Psalm 93 – www.youtube.com/watch?v=JNFcKCv5eAQ
