Psalm 97
What is it about human beings that we seem to want to be afraid? Perhaps it is our fallen sinful nature. Perhaps it is the influence of demonic powers. No doubt it is the motivation of money and control; after all fear is a powerful marketing tool. Verse 1 of this psalm ought to set our minds at ease.
In this one verse we see two key points that ought to set our hearts rejoicing. First God reigns. The word translated "Lord" is "Yahweh" or "Jehovah." This is the Self-existing One, the “I AM that I AM”, the Eternal, all-knowing, all-powerful God who rules. He has assumed His kingship.
Second, His rule extends to the “many islands”. The most distant shore is not beyond his power. We might say it this way in our time and culture: “from the movement of the tiniest subatomic particle to the far distant edge of the universe”.
Fear is pointless for the person who is under the care of the ruler of the universe. What could separate us from the love of God? Nothing except our own stubborn will and choice.
“Lord, grant me peace and confidence as I contemplate who You are and how great You are. AMEN.”
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