Psalm 47

Our God Reigns!

This is a  jubilant, joyful and happy song calling us to be be active in celebrating
the God who rules the earth, and who chose Israel and sustains her.

He is a great King over all earth. He is absolutely sovereign.  He chose Israel as His people, a minority without a homeland, and He rescued them from a mighty nation (Egypt).He took them to a promised homeland and defeated the nations there for them.  On their own, they could not have done any of it.  Victory comes through God only.

He sits on his throne, established and unshakable.  There is none that can challenge Him and win.  He cannot be moved.  From His eternal throne He rules all of the earth.

All will come before Him, whether voluntarily, or at the judgement when Christ returns......and all will exalt Him.

3 things I gain from this song:    

First that I need to be mindful of how I praise Him for His greatness.  Do I just think on it?  or do I get excited about it?  Usually, we talk about the things we are excited about.  Hmmmmmm.....

Also, I am reminded to read Isaiah 40.....a wonderful chapter about God's greatness.  This is a good chapter to pray through.....to set me in a mindset of rightful fear of the Most High.

Thirdly, I need to recall not only the story of Israel, and how God chose and established her.......I need to recall how He chose me, and has established me, and continues in His great mercy and love to mold me and make me into Christs character.  He does indeed drive out my enemies before me, and provides for my every need.

Praise Him!