What does "the Lord our God the Almighty reigns" reveal about God's nature? Revelation 19:6 in context “Then I heard a sound like the roar of a great multitude, like the rush of many waters, and like a mighty rumbling of thunder, crying out: ‘Hallelujah! For the Lord our God the Almighty reigns.’” (Revelation 19:6) Key words that spotlight His nature • Lord – absolute Master, the One to whom every creature owes allegiance • our God – personal, covenantal, not distant; He has bound Himself to His people • the Almighty – limitless in power; nothing is outside His control • reigns – actively ruling now and forever; His kingdom is already established and can never be overthrown Snapshots of the same truth across Scripture • “The LORD reigns, let the earth rejoice” (Psalm 97:1) • “The LORD reigns! He is robed in majesty” (Psalm 93:1) • “For dominion belongs to the LORD and He rules over the nations” (Psalm 22:28) • Nebuchadnezzar: “His dominion is an everlasting dominion… He does as He pleases” (Daniel 4:34-35) • “Yours, O LORD, is the kingdom, and You are exalted as head over all” (1 Chronicles 29:11-12) • “Holy, holy, holy is the LORD of Hosts” (Isaiah 6:1-3) – His sovereign holiness fills heaven • “The kingdom of the world has become the kingdom of our Lord and of His Christ, and He will reign forever and ever” (Revelation 11:15) What the phrase reveals about God’s nature • Sovereign King – Every throne, power, and authority is under Him. Nothing surprises or thwarts Him. • Omnipotent Warrior – “Almighty” declares unlimited strength; He defeats every enemy (Revelation 19:11-16). • Eternal Ruler – His reign is not seasonal or term-limited; it is everlasting (Psalm 145:13). • Covenant Keeper – He is “our God,” faithful to His promises, embracing His people in His rule (Hebrews 13:5-6). • Majestic Holiness – Reigning involves moral purity; His throne is founded on righteousness and justice (Psalm 89:14). • Triune Authority – Father, Son, and Spirit share one throne; the Lamb shares the reign (Revelation 22:1-3; Hebrews 1:8). • Unshakable Security – Because He reigns, creation is “firmly established; it cannot be moved” (Psalm 93:1). Living in the light of His reign • Confidence – We rest, knowing the universe is in the hands of the Almighty. • Worship – Heaven’s response is “Hallelujah!”; praise naturally flows from recognizing His kingship. • Obedience – If He truly reigns, every area of life belongs to Him; submission becomes joy. • Hope – His final victory is certain, so present trials lose ultimate power (Romans 8:18). “Great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised; His greatness is unsearchable” (Psalm 145:3). |
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