Psalm 103 Devotionals: v. 19

The Lord has established his throne in the heavens, and his kingdom rules over all.

Psalm 103:19

After telling of God’s actions and character, the psalmist reaches the heights of majestic truth in verse 19 by declaring that God is indeed the Sovereign over heaven and earth. He is King of kings and His throne is in heaven. He is not, as the deists teach, a god removed from man. On the contrary, in this one sentence, he proclaims that God is transcendent, immanent, sovereign, and all-powerful. God is transcendent in that He is absolutely and uniquely superior to everything in creation. His throne in heaven, and His greatness exceeds anything in creation. And yet, because God is also immanent, He is continuously and actively involved in all His creation. By virtue of His sovereignty, he enjoys absolute rule over creation. He is all-powerful and able to do all His holy will. Nothing that is consistent with His character is too hard or impossible for God. When I contemplate how great God is, I marvel that He even desires a relationship with me and pursues us with a steadfast, merciful, and compassionate love that forgives and cleanses confessed unrighteousness. In Revelation 4, the apostle John shares the vision God gave him of His throne in heaven, “There was a rainbow around the throne which looked like an emerald…In front of the throne, there was something like a sea of glass as clear as crystal” (Rev 4:3, 6). And four living creatures with six wings and covered with eyes sing continuously, “Holy, holy, holy is the Lord God Almighty, who was, who is, and who is to come” (Rev 4:8). And in one accord the 24 leaders bow in worship and place their crowns in front of God’s throne proclaiming, “Our Lord and God, you deserve to receive glory, honor, and power because you created everything. Everything came into existence and was created because of your will” (Rev 4:11). John’s vision gives an echo of the psalmist’s praise to the Lord God, maker of heaven and earth and sovereign over all. I look forward to being in His glorious presence one day, adding my voice to the choir of praise. The opportunity to have eternal life in God’s presence is the Gospel message I want to relentlessly share until I am in His presence.

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