"The Lord reigns, he is robed in majesty; the Lord is robed in majesty and armed with strength; indeed, the world is established, firm and secure. Your throne was established long ago; you are from all eternity. The seas have lifted up, Lord, the seas have lifted up their voice; the seas have lifted up their pounding waves. Mightier than the thunder of the great waters, mightier than the breakers of the sea—the Lord on high is mighty. Your statutes, Lord, stand firm; holiness adorns your house for endless days."

Psalm 93:1-5

God’s people used these words in worship, probably after the Exile when there was no longer a Davidic king on the throne. The fact that, amid chaos and despair, God is still on the throne is a focus for their worship and expressions of hope. Whatever the circumstances may suggest, the Lord reigns. In fact, the phrase ‘The Lord reigns’ (v. 1) is as likely to be a title for Psalms 93–100, as a group, as it is for this psalm. It’s a heading that is re-emphasized time and again, not least by the claim that the Lord is mightier than the waters of sea and flood. Water, especially the ocean, was often something to be feared in the ancient world. The power of the ocean suggested wild, untamed chaos, but over even this most primal of forces, the Lord reigns and rules.

Whatever forces of chaos we currently face, this psalm draws us close to the majesty and power of God, reminding us of his permanence and security. He has ever been and will ever be. Nothing will shift him from his position of strength and security, so we can be confident of his enduring faithfulness in every circumstance.

CLOSING PRAYER

Forgive me Father, when I forget that there is nothing too hard for you and that you are not only able, but always ready, to help me.

(edited from Encounter with God)