July 26, 2023 — Psalm 93

“The LORD is king, he is robed in majesty; the LORD is robed, he is girded with strength. He has established the world; it shall never be moved; your throne is established from of old; you are from everlasting. The floods have lifted up, O LORD, the floods have lifted up their voice; the floods lift up their roaring. More majestic than the thunders of mighty waters, more majestic than the waves of the sea, majestic on high is the LORD! Your decrees are very sure; holiness befits your house, O LORD, forevermore.” Psalm 93

In the Old Testament, the raging sea is sometimes used symbolically to describe the hostility of the Israelites — the ones who think that they can ignore their obedience to G-d. But what they learn is, if they continue to rage, like the sea, they do not succeed. All they accomplish is heightening the wrath of G-d.

During the trial of Jesus, the people raged and roared and foamed at the mouth encouraging the religious leaders to crucify Jesus. And though they seemed to drown out the teachings of Jesus, what they learned was the risen Jesus was to come to rule on high.

G-d reigns in truth and holiness with Jesus sitting at his right hand. We can safely say that Jesus’ teachings continue to stand for the truth revealed in G-d’s word. Though the many waters of hate and evil and even dangerous viruses may swirl around us, all G-d’s promises are trustworthy and true, because G-d is holy.

Prayer

Lord God, in raising Jesus from the grave you established a dominion that can never be shaken or destroyed by death. May your will be done on earth as in heaven, and make firm our faith in the certainty of your promises; through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord.

Amen.