What is the meaning of Psalm 86:10? You are great “For You are great” (Psalm 86:10) • David begins with God’s unmistakable greatness—His majesty, power, and absolute superiority. Scripture repeatedly echoes this truth: “Great is the LORD and greatly to be praised” (Psalm 145:3). • God’s greatness is not abstract; it’s displayed in creation—“The heavens declare the glory of God” (Psalm 19:1)—and in His rule over history—“For the LORD your God is God of gods and Lord of lords, the great, mighty, and awesome God” (Deuteronomy 10:17). • This greatness comforts believers. If He is “great in counsel and mighty in deed” (Jeremiah 32:19), then no circumstance outruns His strength. and perform wonders “…and perform wonders” (Psalm 86:10) • David moves from who God is to what God does. The God who is great proves it by “performing wonders.” • Throughout Scripture God’s wonders mark decisive moments: – Deliverance at the Red Sea (Exodus 15:11) – Provision in the wilderness (Nehemiah 9:17) – Victory over impossible odds (2 Chronicles 20:12, 22) • The New Testament continues the pattern in Jesus’ ministry: “Jesus of Nazareth, a Man attested to you by God with miracles, wonders, and signs” (Acts 2:22). • For believers today, these wonders testify that God is still active. “Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever” (Hebrews 13:8), so His power to intervene remains. You alone are God “…You alone are God” (Psalm 86:10) • The closing declaration grounds everything: there is no rival, no second deity. “I am the LORD, and there is no other” (Isaiah 45:5). • Israel’s foundational confession—“Hear, O Israel: The LORD our God, the LORD is one” (Deuteronomy 6:4)—resonates here. • In a pluralistic world, David’s statement calls believers to exclusive loyalty. Paul echoes it: “There is one God and one Mediator between God and men” (1 Timothy 2:5). • Because God is singular and supreme, His promises stand unchallenged. “The LORD of Hosts has sworn: ‘Surely, as I have planned, so it will be’” (Isaiah 14:24). summary Psalm 86:10 stacks three unshakable truths: God’s greatness, God’s wonders, and God’s unique sovereignty. Together they invite confidence, worship, and single-hearted devotion—reminding us that the One who reigns above all also works powerfully on behalf of His people. |
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