Reading: Psalms 92-100
The Lord reigneth, He is clothed with majesty; the Lord is clothed with strength, wherewith He hath girded himself: the world also is stablished, that it cannot be moved. Thy throne is established of old: Thou art from everlasting. The floods have lifted up, O Lord, the floods have lifted up their voice; the floods lift up their waves. The Lord on high is mightier than the noise of many waters, yea, than the mighty waves of the sea. Thy testimonies are very sure: holiness becometh Thine house, O Lord, for ever(Ps. 93:1-5).
The 93rd Psalm is short, only five verses in total, but that in no way detracts from the strength of its message. In straightforward, declarative sentences, the anonymous psalmist seeks to showcase the nature of the reign of God. Under the inspiration of the Lord whom he loves, the psalmist clearly describes for all to understand the foundation upon which God has built His eternal kingdom.
The Lord reigneth, He is clothed with majesty. With his opening line, the psalmist leaves no doubt as to the identity of God. He is our Lord and our King, and there is no beginning and no end to His reign. Thy throne is established of old: Thou art from everlasting. Unlike earthly kings, the Lord’s majesty is innate. And I saw heaven opened, and behold a white horse; and He that sat upon Him was called Faithful and True, and in righteousness He doth judge and make war (Rev.19:11). And He hath on His vesture and on His thigh a name written, KING OF KINGS, AND LORD OF LORDS (19:16). It is impossible to be in His presence and not know Him for who He is. That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth; And that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father (Phil. 2:10-11).
The Lord is clothed with strength, wherewith He hath girded himself: the world also is stablished, that it cannot be moved. God’s infinite strength flows from within His being, and it is upon this strength that He has built the world and all that it contains. For the kingdom of God is not in word, but in power (I Cor. 4:20). God’s strength flows through each and every person that has accepted His as their Lord and Savior, and surrounds and contains all that deny His existence. The Lord on high is mightier than the noise of many waters, yea, than the mighty waves of the sea.
The psalmist has come to understand the TRUE nature of God’s kingdom. It exists without borders, and all else is contained within. God is sovereign over all; no person or thing escapes His authority. For by Him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible, whether they be thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers: all things were created by Him, and for Him: And He is before all things, and by Him all things consist (Col. 1:16-17). This is God’s world. No matter our circumstances, we are privileged to live in it. To God be all the glory.
And all the angels stood round about the throne, and about the elders and the four beasts, and fell before the throne on their faces, and worshipped God, Saying, Amen: Blessing, and glory, and wisdom, and thanksgiving, and honour, and power, and might, be unto our God for ever and ever. Amen (Rev. 7:11-12).
Thought For Today We have no claim on anything in this World; it is all God’s. Thus, those precious possessions many of us cling to were never ours to begin with.
Word Studies: 92:6 brutish = without regard to reason or propriety; 93:5 becometh = distinguishes; 94:20 throne of iniquity = workers of evil; frameth = devises; 95:7 of His hand = under His care; 99:3 terrible = holy, awesome.
Christ Revealed: As the Creator: It is He that hath made us (Ps. 100:3). All things were made by Him; and without Him was not any thing made that was made (John 1:3; Eph. 3:9; Col. 1:16; Rev. 4:11).
Pray For Government Officials: Gov. Spencer Cox (UT), Sen. Ed Markey (MA) • Country: Suriname (573,311) Northeastern coast of South America • Major Languages: Dutch, English, Taki-Taki • Very limited religious freedom • 27.4% Hindu; 22.8% Roman Catholic; 25.2% Protestant; 19.6% Muslim; 5% Indigenous • Prayer Suggestion: Ask the Lord to reveal His perfect will for you (Ps. 25:4).
Optional Readings:I Timothy 2