I have experienced the opportunity to learn so many great lessons these past five years. I’m talking about truly overwhelming and unsettling lessons that have invited me into a much deeper place of trust with God. I know I have gain many victories for which I praise the Lord, but more ways to go deeper with Him are yet to come for every child made in the image of God. Messiah will return [second coming] for his disciples—the glorious Bride/Church—those willing to learn, apply, and produce the fruit of His holy presence.
God’s holiness places a demand on his children to step up into his strength and power. As God’s children, growth comes by trusting the Lord to save us through the struggle. Israel means, “One who wrestles with God!”
Each lesson God has brought to me, reminds me of our faithful Lord who always provides a Way. He is present with us, because he is faithful and holy in his Promise to shepherd and guide us as we cast each mountain into the sea! (Mk 11:23). A mountain is often interpreted as a metaphor for overcoming seemingly insurmountable obstacles through faith and unwavering belief in God’s power to save.
In our passage from the psalter today, we are reminded about the holiness of our Majestic Lord! Human or unholy means and efforts, will never bring us into the holy presence of God. The Lord said to Moses, “…You must be holy because I, the Lord your God, am holy” [Lev. 19:2].
Psalm 93 NLT
1
The Lord is king! He is robed in majesty.
Indeed, the Lord is robed [clothed] in majesty and armed with strength.
The world stands firm [is established by God]
and cannot be shaken.
2
Your throne [kingdom], O Lord, has stood from time immemorial.
You yourself are from the everlasting past.
3
The floods have risen up, O Lord.
The floods [currents] have roared like thunder;
the floods [currents] have lifted their pounding waves [representing chaos].
4
But mightier than the violent raging of the seas,
mightier than the breakers on the shore—
the Lord above is mightier than these! [more powerful; God controls the chaos]
5
Your royal laws [testimonies] cannot be changed.
Your reign [house], O Lord, is holy forever and ever.
Prayer: Lord, your strength and power is a challenge for us to understand. We confess we wrestle with your ways of making us your holy people. But, you are faithful to find the Ways that empower us to make righteous decisions and to follow your Word. Thank you, Lord, for loving us the Way you do. You make us more than conquerors. In Jesus’ name. Amen.