PLEASE READ THIS FIRST: Psalm 93
What do you sense the Lord saying to you in this passage?
“The Lord reigns… indeed, the world is established, firm and secure.” (Psalm 93:1)
In Jewish thinking, the earth was established on the waters (Genesis 1:2,6-10).
The waters were beneath and above the earth (Genesis 7:11-12, Psalm 148:4).
When the seas lifted up (v.3), the earth could have been in great peril.
But the Lord is mightier than the seas (v.4), therefore the earth is secure.
For Jews, water (seas, rivers or rain) symbolized the power of darkness.
Passing through sea and river, surviving the storm, were signs of God’s care.
No matter how the darkness raged and stormed, the Lord still reigns.
This reminds me of Jesus’s crucifixion, waves of darkness crashing against him.
All hell broke lose on the cross, but Jesus survived the storm.
Because of his victory over the storm, we also declare ‘the Lord reigns!’
What is your storm, how is life raging against you, where are you drowning?
Do not let the storm convince you it is more powerful than God.
See Jesus walking on the stormy waves, and reach out to him.
Step into the waters with your eyes on Jesus, and you will be secure as well!
PRAYER
Lord, you walked on water, turned water into wine, slept during the storm at sea, and commanded the waters to be still. With you as the captain of my ship, I shall be established, firm and secure!
Our God is an awesome God – He is not a god-in-the-pocket – to be manipulated – to be addressed like some Santa Claus. God is God – He is Sovereign – I must not forget and submit to Him. And He will help me through the stormy seas – because he protects me and can calm the sea! Jesus pilot me I pray!
Mighty is my God.
Remember the waters splitting? Water from the rock? Walking on water? Water into wine? The flood? My God is mightier than all for He controls the waters. It is my Father’s world and let me never forget that. He reigns over all.
Mighty is our God
Mighty is our King
Mighty is our Lord
Ruler of everything
Glory to our God
Glory to our King
Glory to our Lord
Ruler of everything
His name is higher
Higher than any other name
His power is greater
For he has created everything