The article "Psalm 93" by Henry Law focuses on the sovereignty and reign of Christ as King over all creation. The author emphasizes the majesty and strength with which the Lord is clothed, drawing from the biblical assertion that Christ's kingdom is established and unshakeable, as articulated in Psalm 93:1. Law highlights how nothing can thwart Christ's sovereign will, and all creation is subject to His providence, asserting that earthly powers rise and fall, but God's kingdom is eternal (Psalm 93:2). He contrasts the glory of Christ's reign with the turbulence of worldly opposition, depicting human rebellion as impotent against divine authority (Psalm 93:3-4). The significance of this doctrine lies in its assurance to believers that they are secure under Christ's kingship, which calls them to holiness and devotion, reflecting on God’s ultimate desire for His people to be sanctified and to dwell in unclouded glory with Him.
Key Quotes
“The Lord reigns; He is clothed with majesty; the Lord is clothed with strength with which He has girded Himself; the world also is established that it cannot be moved.”
“Earthly kingdoms quickly rise and fall... But eternity is the possession of this King. Before time was, He lived; I AM.”
“The maddened rage of rebel man is weak against this kingdom; Christ sits above the water floods; He calmly views the impotent infatuation.”
“May we be holy even as our Lord is holy; may our constant prayer be, ‘Sanctify us wholly, body, soul, and spirit.’”
What does the Bible say about the reign of Christ?
The Bible proclaims that 'The Lord reigns; He is clothed with majesty and strength' (Psalm 93:1).
Psalm 93:1-2
Why is the holiness of God important for Christians?
God's holiness is crucial because it signifies His perfection and sets the standard for His people (Psalm 93:5).
Psalm 93:5, 1 Thessalonians 5:23
How do we know Christ's kingdom is unshakeable?
We know Christ's kingdom is unshakeable because it is established by God and cannot be moved (Psalm 93:1).
Psalm 93:1
The reign of Christ here shines forth in illustrious splendor. It is glorious in power and holiness. May the description lead our hearts to more intense desire to serve devotedly our heavenly King!
1. "The Lord reigns; He is clothed with majesty; the Lord is clothed with strength, with which He has girded Himself; the world also is established, that it cannot be moved."
Jesus is proclaimed as King. What confidence, what peace should this assurance give! He reigns supreme. All power is given to Him in heaven and in earth. His kingdom rules over all. Irresistible is His sway. Nothing can thwart His sovereign will. He directs all things in providence and grace, in time and in eternity. He appears in His royal robes of majesty and glory. Let us meekly bend the knee, and give the homage due to His supremacy. He wears the belt of omnipotence. Let us delight in the thought. It proclaims the security of those who seek the shelter of His wings. The earth is the present scene of their abode, and no power can shake its stability. It rests on firmness and cannot be moved.
2. "My throne is established of old; You are from everlasting."
Earthly kingdoms quickly rise and fall. Yesterday they were not; tomorrow they are gone. A breath makes them, and a breath destroys. But eternity is the possession of this King. Before time was, He lived "I AM." When time shall be no more, He still shall be the great "I AM."
3, 4. "The floods have lifted up, O Lord, the floods have lifted up their voice; the floods lift up their waves. The Lord on high is mightier than the noise of many waters, yes, than the mighty waves of the sea."
Though Jesus is thus mighty, He reigns not unopposed. Wild and frantic passions are in commotion against Him. Mark the sea when raging tempests lash its billows into fury. Terribly they swell. Gigantic waves lift up their foaming heads. They dash against the rocks, as if their strength could overcome all barriers. But they toss and swell in vain. Thus the maddened rage of rebel man is weak against this kingdom. Christ sits above the water floods. He calmly views the impotent infatuation. Happy are those who are forever one with Him. They too shall sit on thrones.
5. "Your testimonies are very sure; holiness becomes Your house, O Lord, forever."
Repeated testimonies announce with trumpet-tongue this truth. The Word abounds with declarations that the government is upon Christ's shoulder. This Word cannot be broken. His empire must abide forever. Sweet is the concluding word. His right hand is full of righteousness. The scepter of His kingdom is a right scepter. All His rule is holy. Holiness is inscribed on all His work, ordinances, and decrees. His people, also, are all holy. Holiness is the bright title on their brow. May we be holy even as our Lord is holy! May our constant prayer be, Sanctify us wholly, body, soul, and spirit! Sanctify us through Your truth! Thus alone can we take comfort in the hope of gazing forever on the unclouded glory of our God. Heaven is holiness in more than meridian splendor. The entrance of evil in the slightest form would change the total appearance. Light could not be one with darkness. The torrid zone could not show icy plains. The door is barred against iniquity. The Lamb's bride is all-glorious without in the pure obedience of the Lord, and all-glorious within through the indwelling of the Spirit.
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