Which other scriptures highlight God's reign and our response to His majesty? Psalm 99:1—A Thunderous Call to Awe “The LORD reigns; let the nations tremble! He is enthroned between the cherubim. Let the earth quake.” (Psalm 99:1) Where Else Do We Hear the Chorus “The LORD Reigns”? - “The LORD reigns! He is robed in majesty… Your throne was established long ago; You are from all eternity.” (Psalm 93:1-2) - “Worship the LORD in the splendor of His holiness; tremble before Him, all the earth. Declare among the nations: ‘The LORD reigns.’” (Psalm 96:9-10) - “The LORD reigns, let the earth rejoice; let the distant shores be glad.” (Psalm 97:1) - “God reigns over the nations; God is seated on His holy throne.” (Psalm 47:8; cf. v.2) - “The LORD will reign forever and ever.” (Exodus 15:18) - “Yours, O LORD, is the kingdom, and You are exalted as head over all.” (1 Chronicles 29:11-13) - “His dominion is an everlasting dominion, and His kingdom endures from generation to generation.” (Daniel 4:34-35) - “Hallelujah! For our Lord God Almighty reigns.” (Revelation 19:6) How Heaven Reacts to His Kingship - “I saw the Lord seated on a throne, high and exalted… Seraphim… called out: ‘Holy, holy, holy is the LORD of Hosts; all the earth is full of His glory.’” (Isaiah 6:1-3) - “A throne standing in heaven… Day and night they never stop saying, ‘Holy, holy, holy is the Lord God Almighty.’ …The twenty-four elders fall down before Him… and lay their crowns before the throne.” (Revelation 4:2-11, selected) How Earthly Believers Respond - “O come, let us worship and bow down; let us kneel before the LORD our Maker.” (Psalm 95:6-7) - “Serve the LORD with fear, and rejoice with trembling.” (Psalm 2:11) - “Let us be filled with gratitude, and so worship God acceptably with reverence and awe, for our God is a consuming fire.” (Hebrews 12:28-29) - “Tremble before Him, all the earth.” (Psalm 96:9) Threads that emerge: • Bowing—physical humility mirroring heart humility • Reverence—joyful yet trembling celebration of His greatness • Service—obedience flowing from His rightful rule • Gratitude—privilege of belonging to His unshakable kingdom The Reign of Christ—Our Knees and Tongues “God exalted Him to the highest place… that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow… and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord.” (Philippians 2:9-11) Turning Awe Into Daily Obedience - Lay down personal “crowns” of control or prestige - Speak of His reign in ordinary places, echoing the psalmist’s call - Worship with trembling joy, knowing the throne is occupied and unshaken The Bible’s chorus is clear: God reigns—therefore we bow, we tremble, we obey, and we rejoice. |
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