A Sure Deal

O. T. #1306  "A Sure Deal"
Oct. 16, 2018
Psalm 93

LET IT GLOW

People today seem to be looking for a sure deal, something or someone on whom they can depend. David found it all in the Sovereign reigning God over the world and all His creation.

Nothing is more powerful than the Lord; nothing is more steadfast than His reign; and nothing is more sure than His revelation. (MacArthur)

Colossians 1:16-17 tell us: For by Him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible, whether they be thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers: are things were created by Him and for Him: And He is before all things, and by Him all things consist.

That is reassurance, steadfastness, and the One in whom we can depend. In this short psalm, David is praising the King Jehovah, the Messiah, the Creator, who reigns over His kingdom.

How does He reign? Matthew Henry's Commentary explains:

1. The Lord reigns gloriously: clothed in majesty. (verse 1)
2. He reigns powerfully, clothed with strength. (verse 1)
3. He reigns eternally. (verse 2)
4. He reigns triumphantly. (verses 3 and 4)
5. He reigns in truth and holiness. (verse 5)

This is what we should be teaching our children. The One who created all things maintains them, and loves us, in spite of our sins. He is a good Heavenly Father and we are loved by Him. Jesus is the King of kings and Lord of lords.


LET IT GROW

Verse 3 tells us that the floods have lifted up their voice and their waves. Satan's rebellion has resulted in hatred for God and the ones He loves, us.
It has been Satan's design to thwart God's purposes and to usurp His throne. (Falwell)

God is an eternal King, not a temporary one. He is always in control and no one can corrupt His perfect plan nor change things. I find that is comforting to know. It frees us to let go of control and seek His will.

Verse 5 says that holiness is the beauty of God's house for all the days to come.

Life Application Study Bible teaches us:

The atmosphere of God's eternal reign is holiness. Holiness will be the oxygen of heaven. Meanwhile, God's perfect moral character highlights His glory and can be seen everywhere. God will never do anything that is not morally perfect. This reassures us that we can trust Him, yet it places demand on us. Our desire to be holy (dedicated to God and morally clean) is our only suitable response. We must never use unholy means to reach a holy goal because God says, Be holy because I, Yahweh your God, am holy. (Leviticus 19:2)

LET IT GO

Live in assurance that God is a sure deal.
Reign in my live, King Jesus.
Help me to live holy unto You.