Oct-03-0526-The majesty of God’s reign
526_The majesty of God’s reign Psalm 93 The Lord reigns; he is robed in majesty; the Lord is robed; he has put on strength as his belt. Yes, the world is established; it shall never be moved. 2 Your throne is established from of old; you are from everlasting. 3 The floods have lifted up, O Lord, the floods have lifted up their voice; the floods lift up their roaring. 4 Mightier than the thunders of many waters, mightier than the waves of the sea, the Lord on high is mighty! 5 Your decrees are very trustworthy; holiness befits your house, O Lord, forevermore. A traveler was visiting a palace in South India. It was a grand structure with high ceilings, intricate carvings, and ornate thrones placed in the center of vast halls. The tour guide explained that the garments of the king were carefully chosen for every public appearance. The richness of the fabric, the jewels sewn into the robe, the crown placed on his head—all of these were intended to communicate one thing: majesty. Kings and queens know that clothing carries a message. It is a visible sign of authority and power. Even today, when kings or presidents step into public life, their attire is chosen to display dignity and strength. And yet, the greatest robe ever worn is not made of silk or gold or precious gems. It is not crafted by human hands. The psalmist tells us that the Lord himself is robed in majesty, clothed not with fabric but with glory. Psalm 93 is one of the briefest psalms, yet it is like a thunderclap across the sky—a powerful reminder that Yahweh, the covenant God, reigns. He is enthroned above creation, above time, above every nation and every ruler. In a world where human power seems overwhelming and unstable, this psalm calls us to lift our eyes and behold the majesty of God’s reign. The psalmist begins by drawing our attention to the Lord’s garments. “The Lord reigns; he is robed in majesty; the Lord is robed; he has put on strength as his belt.” When an earthly king takes his throne, his robe is a symbol of his dignity. But here, God is clothed not in fabric but in majesty itself. His robe is fastened with strength. Isaiah paints a similar picture, describing the Lord as a warrior: “He put on righteousness as a breastplate, and a helmet of salvation on his head; he put on garments of vengeance for clothing, and wrapped himself in zeal as a cloak.” Unlike earthly warriors who fight with swords or guns, the Lord’s weapons are righteousness, salvation, justice, and zeal. His attire communicates not fragility but unmatched power. And this power is not abstract. It is displayed in creation itself. “Yes, the world is established; it shall never be moved.” The psalmist looks at the stability of the created order and sees the hand of God behind it. Mountains stand firm, seas keep their boundaries, the planets remain in their orbits—because the Lord has spoken them into place. Scientists may explain the laws of physics, but behind