INTRODUCTION - Read Psalm 93 & Isaiah 6:1-8
This is a short psalm, written by David, in honour of our SOVEREIGN LORD and HIS KINGDOM. Does He have a throne and wear robes? Is he mighty and can triumph over His enemies? Is He faithful and holy? According to David - He does and He is!
This is also a psalm of omnipotent sovereignty, as David remembers that even though he had opposition throughout his life, the Lord continued to reign.
"Yours, Lord, is the greatness and the power and the glory and the majesty and the splendour, for everything in Heaven and earth is yours. Yours, Lord, is the Kingdom; You are exalted as Head over all." 1 Chronicles 29:11 (NIV)
According to Isaiah, when He was called to serve, the Lord was indeed His Sovereign and Holy Lord. He overwhelmingly described the experienced of when he came face to face with Him.
"Holy, holy, holy, is the Lord God Almighty. the whole earth is full of His glory." Isaiah 6:3 (NIV)
God is the same Sovereign Lord, as He was in Isaiah and David's time. Just like David and Isaiah, I endeavour to live every day in God's presence, and I picture my Sovereign Lord and Father as One who holds me in His powerful, caring hands.
"Can a mother forget the baby at her breast and have no compassion on the baby she has borne? Though she may forget, I will not forget you! See, I have carved you on the palm of my hand."
Isaiah 49:15-16 (NIV)
"The Lord is indeed King over all the earth - eternal, almighty. His love never changes. His Temple is forever Holy with His presence." Pat & David Alexander
THE LORD REIGNS - Read Psalm 93 & Matthew 6:9-13
The Lord reigns GLORIOUSLY & POWERFULLY; ETERNALLY; TRIUMPHANTLY AND MIGHTY; IN TRUTH AND HOLINESS.
1. Gloriously & Powerfully
"Indeed the Lord is robed in MAJESTY and armed with STRENGTH." Psalm 93:2a (NLT)
The word MAJESTY describes a reflection of our God's nature. Words like "glory, honour, praise, kingdom and authority" point to His exaltation position and His role as our King. The well known praise and worship chorus, "Majesty" highlights words like His "throne, crown, and kingdom", and give us the "unique and overwhelming priviledge to know and be loved by the King of Kings".
When you say "Thy Kingdom Come" , you are inviting the Lord into your world. "Come my King". Take Your throne and be present in my heart and life.
"Let us then approach God's throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in time of need." Hebrews 4:16 (NIV)
The Lord's power is felt in His Kingdom and is established in our hearts. He is clothed in strength and is always powerful. When we say, "They Will Be Done" we are trusting in GOD'S OMNIPOTENCE and we are praying for guidance in every area of our lives.
"Hosanna! Hosanna! All power is in Thine hands and we rejoice to have it." Charles Spurgeon
2. Eternally
"Your throne was established long ago; You are from all ETERNITY." Psalm 93:2b
"From everlasting to everlasting; Thy throne is established of old; Thou art from everlasting."
Adam Clarke
It is an everlasting Kingdom for the Lord Himself is eternal. Jeremiah knew that God had an eternal purpose for his life and His people the Israelities. Because God promised, "His Will Be Done".
We don't always understand God's will, but as God promised Jeremiah, they will be good plans, because we have "sat down in His house" and have "sought the heart of God".
"For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, "to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Then you will call on me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. You will seek Me and find Me when you seek Me with all my heart."
Jeremiah 29:11-13 (NIV)
3. Triumphant & Mighty
"Mightier than the thunder of the great waters. Mightier than breakers of the sea. THE LORD ON HIGH IS MIGHTY." Psalm 93:3&4
The Lord had opposition: but he overcame it. Satan was not just an angel who wanted to worship God, he wanted to occupy His throne and take over His Kingdom. He has absolutely no power - only what God permitted.
Yes, we have trials, rebellion and opposition; just like the "thunder" and "breakers" of the sea, but our Sovereign Lord is MIGHTY and he sits on His throne. He will only allow what we, His Children, can endure. He is "JEHOVAH - SHALOM" - "THE LORD IS PEACE"
"You, dear children, are from God, and have overcome them, because the One who is in you is greater than the one who is in the world." 1 John 4:4 (NIV)
"I have told you these things, so that in Me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But, take heart! I have overcome the world." John 16:33 (NIV)
God rarely tells us the reasons why He allows suffering, but He does ask us to trust Him even when we don't have the answers. Now and then GOD'S MIGHT brings healing and restoration, and turns a situation around. At other times, our MIGHTY GOD might choose to sustain us through the trial. We will never lose hope as long as we trust in God's character - HIS MIGHTY STRENGTH.
Are you facing a challenge today? Ask God to walk with you through your difficulties and to reveal Himself through it.
"The unlimited sovereignty and irresistible power of the great Jehovah are very encouraging to the people of God when they meet all the noise and rush of the world." Matthew Henry
4. Truth & Holiness
"Your royal laws cannot be changed. Your reign, O Lord, IS HOLY FOREVER." Psalm 93:5
God's Word and Promises are TRUE. They are as "sure as the rocks that are immovable in the sea". They are unbreakable because of His FAITHFULNESS AND HOLINESS.
"Hallowed be Thy Name" means that GOD IS HOLY , a "cut above -superior and extroadinary". The Holy One dwells on a different level from the rest of us, but we can still seek His presence.
"When you set your sights on God you focus on the One who is a cut above any stormy life may bring." Max Lucado
CONCLUSION
"Be still and know that I am God." Psalm 46:10a
Be still, be quiet, be open and willing. Then you will know that the Lord is Sovereign. Are you troubled and restless? Then rejoice in the Lord's glory, omnipotence, omniscience, faithfulness and holiness.
"You will keep in perfect peace those minds are steadfast, because they trust in You."
Isaiah 26:3 (NIV)
YOUR ANXIETY DECREASES
AS YOUR UNDERSTANDING OF YOUR SOVEREIGN FATHER INCREASES
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