The Lord Reigns with Majesty Psalm 93
The Lord Reigns! God is sovereign – one who possess supreme authority Many kings have claimed sovereign rule – with flaws God IS supreme! Jer. 32:17,27; Job. 42:2, Isa. 46:9-10 Rom. 11:33
The Lord Reigns! Clothed with majesty - A word meaning to rise up (like some) – exalted, triumphant. Psa. 89:9 He IS majestic!
The Lord Reigns! Girded with strength - A garment that one wears to facilitate better movement. cf. Eph. 6:14 He is all-powerful – Gen. 17:1, Rev. 21:22 - almighty
The Lord Reigns! The world is established He spoke it into existence – 2 Pet. 3:5-7 Demonstrates His power – Rom. 1:20, Psa. 33:6-9
Everlasting Throne He is reigning in heaven - Dan. 4:34-35 Established of old – Psa. 45:6, cf. Eph. 3:10-11 From everlasting – Psa. 90:2, 145:13 God is the answer to the enigma of eternity
Mightier than waters Water has always been important in God’s plan The flood The Red sea and Jordan Priests washing to purify Jesus’ many miracles Baptism (1 Pet. 3:20-21)
Mightier than waters Water also important to life Waters demonstrate power Often descriptive of nations Isa. 17:12-13, Jer. 46:7-8, also Rev. 19:6 This is the best fit in our text
Mightier than waters The LORD is mightier - Consider boundaries of the seas – Job. 38:8-11, Jer. 5:22 If He can control the seas, what can He do for us?
Sure testimonies His word is truth! John 17:17 His word is reliable – Isa. 55:11 Impossible for God to lie Heb. 6:18
Sure testimonies Joshua 21:45 Num. 23:19 Psa. 19:7-8 Rom. 13:4 Matt. 24:35
Sure testimonies Holiness adorns his house Psalm 5:4, 15:1-5, 24:3-4 O Lord, forever!
The Lord Reigns with Majesty Does He reign in YOUR life?