Psalm 97 is a look
forward to the day when Jesus comes back to usher in eternity. When He returns,
the victory will be clear. Until that great day, we can rejoice in fait, and
this psalm reminds us of God’s sovereign and powerful being.
Psalm 97:1-6
The LORD reigns, let the earth be glad; let the distant shores rejoice. Clouds and thick darkness surround him; righteousness and justice are the foundation of his throne. Fire goes before him and consumes his foes on every side. His lightning lights up the world; the earth sees and trembles. The mountains melt like wax before the LORD, before the Lord of all the earth. The heavens proclaim his righteousness, and all the peoples see his glory.
The LORD reigns, let the earth be glad; let the distant shores rejoice. Clouds and thick darkness surround him; righteousness and justice are the foundation of his throne. Fire goes before him and consumes his foes on every side. His lightning lights up the world; the earth sees and trembles. The mountains melt like wax before the LORD, before the Lord of all the earth. The heavens proclaim his righteousness, and all the peoples see his glory.
The Lord reigns. We
can be glad. Though we think the world is out of control, it is not. God is
still on His throne. One day; all people will see His glory.
Psalm 97:7-8
All who worship images are put to shame, those who boast in idols-- worship him, all you gods! Zion hears and rejoices and the villages of Judah are glad because of your judgments, O LORD.
All who worship images are put to shame, those who boast in idols-- worship him, all you gods! Zion hears and rejoices and the villages of Judah are glad because of your judgments, O LORD.
The idols of man are
shameful things. Our perverted hearts have caused this. Sex and money are the
obvious ones in our day. Our culture has made both of them gods and we have
allowed them to be what rules us.
Psalm 97:9-11
For you, O LORD, are the Most High over all the earth; you are exalted far above all gods. Let those who love the LORD hate evil, for he guards the lives of his faithful ones and delivers them from the hand of the wicked. Light is shed upon the righteous and joy on the upright in heart.
For you, O LORD, are the Most High over all the earth; you are exalted far above all gods. Let those who love the LORD hate evil, for he guards the lives of his faithful ones and delivers them from the hand of the wicked. Light is shed upon the righteous and joy on the upright in heart.
We must hate evil. We
must shine light upon the darkness.
Psalm 97:12
Rejoice in the LORD, you who are righteous, and praise his holy name.
Rejoice in the LORD, you who are righteous, and praise his holy name.
In Christ Jesus, we
are made righteous. That should be enough to make us rejoice. That should be
enough to praise His Holy name until He returns. Righteousness and justice are
the foundation of His throne. The mountains will melt like wax before Him. There
is no power greater than Him. Praise His Holy Name.
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