Reading: Psalm 93
The LORD reigns, he is robed in majesty;
the LORD is robed in majesty and armed with strength;
indeed, the world is established, firm and secure.
Your throne was established long ago;
you are from all eternity.
The seas have lifted up, LORD,
the seas have lifted up their voice;
the seas have lifted up their pounding waves.
Mightier than the thunder of the great waters,
mightier than the breakers of the sea—
the LORD on high is mighty.
Your statutes, LORD, stand firm;
holiness adorns your house
for endless days (NIV).*

Policeman Creek, Canmore, Alberta — photo by David Kitz
Reflection
What things in this world are majestic? As I write this post, I’m looking out across my front lawn where a squirrel is cavorting about. Are squirrels majestic? Certainly not in my opinion. In the animal kingdom perhaps lions or stallions are majestic in their bearing. Snow-covered mountain peaks may be majestic, but nervous squirrels not so much.
Here in Psalm 93 the psalmist is trying to capture in words the might and majesty of the LORD. Surely, this is an impossible task, but the psalmist makes a valiant effort. His thoughts turn to the vast power of the sea. Mightier than the thunder of the great waters, mightier than the breakers of the sea—the LORD on high is mighty.
Of course the might of the LORD is incomparable. How can the power of the sea be compared to the power of the One who created the sea? The comparison breaks down; it is not valid. We grasp at straws when we try to capture the majesty and glory of the LORD.
According to the psalmist two things stand firm and secure, the world and the statutes of the LORD. How firm are the laws of the LORD established in your mind? In a world where moral relativism rules the day, absolutes are shunned. What may be deemed right and good today may be judged as unacceptable or reprehensible tomorrow. In our society it seems the opinion of the fickle masses determines what is good. God’s opinion—His statutes matter little.
But in reality—in this thing called eternity—there are things that never change. There are absolutes. On the day we die, ready or not, we will know and experience the absolutes of God. The unchanging God has not thrown out His moral law with yesterday’s garbage. The psalmist declares, “Your statutes, LORD, stand firm; holiness adorns your house for endless days.”
Response: LORD God, I want your holiness to adorn my house and my heart. Help me to conform to your will and your ways, rather than the other way around. You are my Lord. Reign on sovereign LORD. Reign in glorious majesty. Amen.
Your Turn: What does God’s majesty mean to you? In what way are majesty and holiness complimentary qualities?
* New International Version, Copyright ©1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica
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Yesterday I learned about the wicked doctrine of Progressive Christianity which shocked me in a big way, it is nothing short of a manmade cult denying God His Glory and Majesty. His Majesty is complete, perfect and utterly awesome, beyond my feeble comprehension. I can only bow in worship before Him, the One who chooses to Love me! He speaks and calls us to obey Him today, He wants us to be like Him – to be Holy! The beauty of His Majesty drives us to be His Holy people. Thank you for this lovely way to start the day David.
There is none holy like the Lord!
Nice
Thanks and God bless you.
He reigns in all the earth,
I will sing of Your worth.
My God reigns in majesty,
He reigns with authority. – “He Reigns” Lyrics by Byron Cage
Amen!
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This made me curious what the dictionary definition of “majesty” is. One definition: royal power, a title given to a sovereign.
In the context of this Psalm, we know that the author is speaking of the one true God.
The LORD reigns, he is robed in majesty [royal power];
the LORD is robed in majesty [royal power] and armed with strength;
indeed, the world is established, firm and secure.
That’s a very fitting observation and fully appropriate for this Psalm. Thank you.
He is Glorious!
Absolutely.
=)