First thing I notice is the fact that 'the Lord is robed in majesty' is mentioned twice in one sentence. Usually if something is mentioned more than once, we ought to take special note of what the author is saying. Looking at a couple key words:
reigns- "the authority or rule of a sovereign"
majesty - "sovereign power, authority, or dignity"
As the definitions clearly state....The Lord has all authority, He is clothed with soveriegn power and authority; the Lord is clothed with sovereign power and authority and is armed with strength (paraphrased)
Clearly there is a common theme being spoken in this passage: the Lord is Sovereign! What is sovereign?
sovereign- "supreme in power or authority; having independent authority; power to govern w/out external control.
Clearly the writer of this Psalm wanted to make a point that the Lord is Sovereign. What does this mean for us? If we claim to be christians and claim to follow Him, than this is a very important aspect of God's character that we must seek wholeheartedly to embrace! Christ's love, grace, and mercy are what turn our hearts to Him; trusting wholeheartedly in the sovereignty of His character is what sustains us, as believers, in a fallen world:
"In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world!" John 16:33
So how do I get to the point where I do trust in Christ's sovereign character in all circumstances and situations in my life? Here are a few of my thoughts:
- Firstly, I truly must come to the point where I realize that I am a sinner (Romans 3:23). That my sin separates me from God and I am hopeless and broken w/out Christ. That I need a Saviour to cleanse me of my sins. Then I must accept His free gift of salvation and surrender my life to His will (Romans 10:9-10)
- Secondly, I must daily try and become more self-less seeking to draw closer to Him and learn more about who He is and what He has for my life (Matthew 10:38). This was a visual metaphor that Matthew used to convey a spiritual message. Back in Rome during this time, it was customary for the criminals to carry the very crosses for which they would be crucified on as punishment for their rebellion. In the same way, Christ is calling us to a deeper relationship by asking us to put aside the selfishness of our flesh, realizing we have rebelled against God (sin), and follow Him.
- Thirdly, I must fulfill the great commission (Matthew 28:18-20). In doing this, we can bring glory to God in everything: in both our joyous times and painful times.
Once we have truly surrendered our lives to Christ and allow Him to be our firm foundation, we can begin to gain confidence in the character of God and begin to put our faith and trust in His sovereignty in our lives....It is not always easy, but from our total surrender and trust comes a peace that surpasses all understanding!
For a cool glimpse into the power and soveriegnty of God, read chapters 38-42 of Job!
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