I often write my devotions ahead of the days that I post them. That allows me some breathing room in case my schedule or circumstances make writing difficult. I am actually writing this on Election Day. I have no idea who will win the election, or if by now the election has even been decided. I do not know about any legal challenges or rhetoric or rioting that might have taken place.
I do know one thing. Today is a good day to read Psalm 47. It begins “Clap your hands, all you peoples; shout to God with a jubilant cry. For Yahweh, the Most High, is awe-inspiring, a great King over all the earth.” [vs1-2 HCSB]
Oh, yes, our LORD is the Most High and He is awe-inspiring. That should be reason enough to clap our hands and shout to God with great joy! But if that is not enough to make you want to clap and sing, maybe verse 8 will do it.
“God reigns over the nations; God is seated on His holy throne.”
Our God is seated on His holy throne. (If you want a picture of the Throne Room, read Revelation 4.)
Our God is on His throne. Maybe we should repeat that multiple times until we realize how vitally important those few words are. It will matter politically to this nation who is sitting in the chair in the Oval office, but no matter who that is …
Our God is still seated on His Holy Throne. And He is King over all the earth! Hallelujah! Amen!
