Psalms 97:1-5 (ESV Strong's)
1 The LORD reigns, let the earth rejoice;
let the many coastlands be glad!
2 Clouds and thick darkness are all around him;
righteousness and justice are the foundation of his throne.
3 Fire goes before him
and burns up his adversaries all around.
4 His lightnings light up the world;
the earth sees and trembles.
5 The mountains melt like wax before the LORD,
before the Lord of all the earth.
The Lord Reigns!
The nations of this earth strive for power over each other. It has always been and will always be that way. We fight and war to have power and control. We fail to realize the truth of the above passage. It is God who reigns. He is in control. However, the above passage does not paint God in the picture our world would like to only see Him. Some see God as a great grandfather in the sky blowing kisses and giving hugs on a moment by moment basis. Some don’t see God at all, their heads buried in the sand of ignorance and blinding by the god of this world. They do not see the glory of God because the veil has not been removed (2 Corinthians 3:18-4:5). Still others see God as a limp, impotent benefactor who speaks but can’t deliver. They believe He exists but has not the interest or power to intervene in their lives. However, the above passage portrays God in the power of His might. When we read about His sovereignty (v. 1), His justice and righteousness (v. 2), His fire (v. 3), His lightings and earthquakes (v. 4) and the mountains melting at His very words (v. 5), we see the powerful God that He is. He is not shameful reacting to the affairs of man like some shameless juggler who has too many balls in the air. God is orchestrating and directing the universe to accomplish His ultimate goal and plans: To bring salvation to man and glory to Himself through His Son! God reigns!!! Let the earth rejoice!!!
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