What is the meaning of Psalm 89:7? In the council of the holy ones “In the council of the holy ones” (Psalm 89:7) pictures God surrounded by His heavenly host—angelic beings who continually serve and worship Him (1 Kings 22:19; Job 1:6; Hebrews 12:22). • This heavenly assembly underscores God’s orderly rule; He presides like a King holding court (Psalm 82:1). • Angels, though sinless and powerful, are described as “holy ones,” setting a benchmark for purity, yet even they revere the Lord who created them (Nehemiah 9:6). • The scene reminds believers that worship isn’t limited to earth; heaven itself is filled with adoration, urging us to join that eternal chorus (Revelation 5:11-12). God is greatly feared Within that exalted gathering, “God is greatly feared.” • “Feared” conveys reverent awe, not cringing terror, reflecting recognition of His unchallenged authority (Proverbs 9:10; Malachi 1:6). • Even flawless celestial beings acknowledge His supremacy, showing that holiness still bows before Holiness Himself (Isaiah 6:2-3). • If heaven trembles in respect, how much more should we on earth cultivate wholehearted reverence—responding with obedience, humility, and gratitude (Philippians 2:12-13). and awesome above all who surround Him God is “awesome above all who surround Him,” setting Him infinitely higher than every other heavenly or earthly power (Psalm 113:5-6). • No created being rivals His greatness; He alone is “the blessed and only Sovereign, the King of kings and Lord of lords” (1 Timothy 6:15-16). • His “awesome” nature embraces majesty, power, and perfect righteousness (Deuteronomy 10:17; Psalm 68:35). • For believers, this truth anchors faith during trials: the One ruling heaven’s armies also keeps covenant love with His people (Psalm 89:1-2, 8). summary Psalm 89:7 lifts our eyes to a heavenly throne room where sinless angels revere the Lord. Their fear-filled worship magnifies God’s unmatched majesty and calls us to respond with the same awe. The verse affirms that the Creator stands sovereign over every being—holy or human—so we can trust, obey, and adore Him with confident hearts. |
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