THE LORD REIGNS
Opening Prayer
Mighty God, reign in my life today as I seek to know You more.
Read Psalm 93
Psalm 93
1 The Lord reigns, he is robed in majesty;
the Lord is robed in majesty and armed with strength;
indeed, the world is established, firm and secure.
2 Your throne was established long ago;
you are from all eternity.
3 The seas have lifted up, Lord,
the seas have lifted up their voice;
the seas have lifted up their pounding waves.
4 Mightier than the thunder of the great waters,
mightier than the breakers of the sea—
the Lord on high is mighty.
5 Your statutes, Lord, stand firm;
holiness adorns your house
for endless days.
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Reflect
Sometimes it’s important to speak a reminder of a well-known truth. Speak out the first words of this psalm: “The Lord reigns” (1).The writer places before himself and his readers a number of revealing reasons why he is sure the Lord reigns. God’s reign is secure because it never changes (2, 5). Human rulers come and go with each election, or on their death. God’s rule lasts forever. His rule is strong (1) and holy (5), which means it is secure and cannot be toppled by any competitor. There are no legitimate pretenders to His throne.
The central part of the psalm speaks directly to the Hebrew people who were its first readers. In the Old Testament the sea is usually a picture of chaos (Genesis 1:2), darkness and judgment leading to death (the story of Jonah illustrates this). In this psalm however, it is the sea which has lifted up its voice in praise to God, acknowledging His much greater power (4). Remember that heaven itself is defined in the Bible by its lack of sea (Revelation 21:1). Chaos, judgment, and death will be distant and powerless memories in the light of God’s perfect reign in Christ.
Apply
Write down some reasons from your own life why you are certain that the Lord reigns. Keep this list in a visible place to remind yourself of God’s sovereignty on the hard days.
Closing prayer
Gladly I submit my will to Yours. Thank You that I have been delivered from chaos, death and judgment because You are my King.
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