How can we apply God's sovereignty in Psalm 97:5 to daily challenges? The Sovereign God Who Melts Mountains “ ‘The mountains melt like wax at the presence of the LORD, at the presence of the Lord of all the earth.’ ” (Psalm 97:5) • Mountains picture what feels immovable, overwhelming, permanent. • God’s presence is so decisive that even the toughest obstacles liquefy. • The verse is literally true: the Creator who formed mountains can un-form them whenever He wishes (cf. Nahum 1:5). Daily Challenges We Face • Deadlines that tower like Everest • Financial shortfalls that feel as solid as granite • Health diagnoses that loom like Kilimanjaro • Family conflicts that rise like rugged peaks • Personal sins that seem unscalable How Psalm 97:5 Speaks into Those Challenges 1. God is bigger than anything that intimidates us. If He can melt mountains, He can certainly handle bills, bosses, tumors, or temptations. 2. His presence, not our effort, is the decisive factor. Obstacles move because He is near (Exodus 33:14). 3. What looks permanent to us is temporary to Him (Isaiah 40:4). 4. Because He is “Lord of all the earth,” nothing lies outside His authority—no boardroom, no courtroom, no hospital room. Practical Ways to Live Under His Sovereignty Today • Rehearse the verse aloud when anxiety spikes. Hearing truth pushes back fear. • Attach a mountain image to your phone wallpaper with Psalm 97:5 typed over it—visual theology for busy days. • Start tasks by acknowledging His rule: “Lord, You melt mountains; govern this meeting, paper, or appointment.” • Redirect self-talk. Instead of “This is impossible,” say, “Mountains melt before the Lord.” • When facing sin, remember Romans 6:14—“Sin shall not be your master.” The God who liquefies mountains can break habitual hardness. • Journal nightly: list the “mountains” you saw Him shrink today. Gratitude cements awareness of sovereignty. • Stay close to His presence through Scripture intake (Psalm 1:2) and gathered worship (Hebrews 10:25); His nearness is what melts obstacles. Encouraging Reminders from the Rest of Scripture • “Ah Lord GOD! Behold, You made the heavens and the earth… nothing is too difficult for You.” (Jeremiah 32:17) • “If God is for us, who can be against us?” (Romans 8:31) • “He removes kings and establishes them.” (Daniel 2:21) • “The LORD will fight for you; you need only to be still.” (Exodus 14:14) • “Now to Him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all we ask or imagine…” (Ephesians 3:20) Mountains may loom, but the Lord of all the earth still melts rock like wax. Live today in the confidence of His unrivaled sovereignty. |
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