What does "our Lord is greater than all gods" mean for believers today? Anchoring Our Hearts in Psalm 135:5 “For I know that the LORD is great; our Lord is above all gods.” (Psalm 135:5) What the Statement Meant Then • “The LORD” (YHWH) names the covenant God who rescued Israel from Egypt (Exodus 3:14). • “Above all gods” refuses every rival—pagan deities, demonic powers, or human rulers (Psalm 96:5). • The plagues, the Red Sea, and every victory proclaimed His unrivaled supremacy (Exodus 12:12). What It Means for Us Today 1. Exclusive Sovereignty • Isaiah 45:5—“I am the LORD, and there is no other; apart from Me there is no God.” • Every force, ideology, or spiritual entity bows to Him (Colossians 1:16-17). 2. Singular Worthiness of Worship • Psalm 96:4—“He is to be feared above all gods.” • Money, pleasure, career, or technology make poor substitutes for His glory. 3. Final Authority for Truth • John 17:17—“Your word is truth.” • Scripture outranks popular opinion, personal preference, and academic consensus. 4. Superior Source of Help and Hope • Psalm 115:4-7—idols cannot speak or save. • The living Lord “daily bears our burdens” (Psalm 68:19). 5. Unshakable Security in Christ • Revelation 19:16—Jesus is “King of kings and Lord of lords.” • No circumstance, demon, or government can overrule His hold on believers (John 10:28-29). Practical Ways to Live the Truth • Examine affections—identify anything edging Christ from first place. • Obey Scripture—choose His commands over cultural trends. • Speak boldly—confess His greatness without compromise (Acts 4:12). • Rest confidently—news can’t dethrone Him (Psalm 103:19). • Worship wholeheartedly—offer time, talents, and treasure to Him alone (Romans 12:1). Supporting Scriptures • Exodus 18:11—“Now I know that the LORD is greater than all other gods…” • Psalm 97:9—“You, O LORD, are Most High over all the earth…” • 1 Corinthians 8:5-6—“For even if there are so-called gods… yet for us there is but one God… and one Lord, Jesus Christ.” • Colossians 2:15—Christ triumphed over every power at the cross. Takeaway Our Lord stands unmatched—Creator, Redeemer, and Judge. Grasping His greatness frees us from fear, anchors us in truth, and fuels wholehearted worship today. |
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