Psalm 93
Ever notice that nothing lasts very long?
You may be noticing the days are getting shorter and colder. That won’t last. Here, in a few months, the days will be noticeably longer and warmer.
We see changes in people as well. We all get older, eventually, we will all pass away. Our friend circles change as we go through life. New ones come, we enjoy their fellowship, others will move away.
For all that is temporary and changeable in this life, we can be sure of a few things never changing. Psalm 93 highlights some of these things, giving us some great reasons to Praise God.
The Lord Reigns
“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.” Psalm 93:1
Don’t pass by the statement “The Lord reigneth” too quickly.
God is in charge. He is on His throne. He is dressed in the royal, divine garments of majesty and strength. He made the world over which He is the supreme ruler.
This verse is a constant source of strength for those who look to God for true leadership. While we get bogged down in “office drama”, church business, and political elections; God is in charge of everything.
The Lord will Reign Forever
“Thy throne is established of old: Thou art from everlasting.” Psalm 93:2
God’s throne, His right to rule was established “of old” He is from “everlasting.” God doesn’t belong to our time, He created time. While we view things in a matter of days, months, and years; God sees all of eternity and is on His throne ruling over it all.
Verse 2 may properly fall with verse 1 in a breakdown of the passage. I wanted to separate it to emphasize: God will reign FOREVER.
The Peoples of the Earth Cannot Dethrone God
3 The floods have lifted up, O Lord, The floods have lifted up their voice; The floods lift up their waves. 4 The Lord on high is mightier Than the noise of many waters, Yea, than the mighty waves of the sea. Psalm 93:3–4
The concept of floods, waters, and waves is used in Biblical poetry to signify the nations of men. The number of people in a nation or the count of an army was a sign of strength and prestige. There are many battles in history where the victor was simply the side that had more troops.
God is not impressed by the numbers of men. He made them, and values each and every life, but they can do nothing to dethrone Him.
Even in our own lives, our efforts to depose God from His place of supreme authority will fail.
We can be Sure of God’s Word
“Thy testimonies are very sure: Holiness becometh thine house, O Lord, for ever.” Psalm 93:5
The testimonies, the written record of God’s work with men, are very sure. This is a great thought to end such a victorious Psalm. Now that we know God’s eternal, majestic, supreme rule why would we not want to know Him? We learn of His character in His Word.
Your Turn
Consider
Take a minute to think through the areas of your life where you feel you’ve lost control. This can be hard. Be honest. Write down what you find.
Pray
Turn these things over to the ruler of the universe. You may not be able to do this all at once but remember: God is already in charge of all creation, you can trust Him in these areas.
Learn
Seek God in His word. I love how the Psalms give a picture of God’s interactions with men. They speak in emotional terms that can sometimes more easily connect with our hearts. Begin by reading this Psalm, then start at the beginning, and with every verse and page look for Who God is. It won’t be hard to find.
Praise
Take a minute to praise God for being the supreme ruler of the universe.
