The ultimate King ...

Another of those things that stands out for me about the Psalms is the imagery that is expressed. Have a look at this one and see what comes to your mind and then I will share a few of my thoughts:

Psalm 93 (New Living Translation)

1 The Lord is king! He is robed in majesty.

Indeed, the Lord is robed in majesty and armed with strength.

The world stands firm

and cannot be shaken.

2 Your throne, O Lord, has stood from time immemorial.

You yourself are from the everlasting past.

3 The floods have risen up, O Lord.

The floods have roared like thunder;

the floods have lifted their pounding waves.

4 But mightier than the violent raging of the seas,

mightier than the breakers on the shore—

the Lord above is mightier than these!

5 Your royal laws cannot be changed.

Your reign, O Lord, is holy forever and ever.

I think of the King sitting on a huge throne, you know the type seen in the movies, where it is so large that it virtually envelopes them. And yet, with God it is somewhat different, for what could be bigger than He. Then I am drawn to the flowing eloquent robes, so pure in nature, fine and like nothing we have ever seen before. I think of the pure white appearance and yet adorned with purple, such as might be fitting for royalty.

Then there is the disposition that seems fitting for a King, steadfast, strong and decisive. Full of wisdom and truth and grace and mercy and love - like none ever before Him.

I am drawn to contemplate the natural elements - raging torrents of water, so powerful man is unable to stop them, cleaning up anything in their paths, whether on land or at sea. But, in the comparison, my God is bigger, more powerful, in control and able to tame even these.

Yes, the Lord, God, has rules in place. Rules for the universe to be governed by. Rules for me to live a healthy and meaningful existence in harmony with my environment and those I am to share this life with.And He reigns. He is in charge. He is the instigator and sustainor of all things - He is indeed Holy. And His rule is forever, and ever and ever and ...........

Have a look again:

Psalm 93 (The Message)

God is King, robed and ruling, God is robed and surging with strength.

And yes, the world is firm, immovable,

Your throne ever firm—you're Eternal!

3-4 Sea storms are up, God,

Sea storms wild and roaring,

Sea storms with thunderous breakers.

Stronger than wild sea storms,

Mightier than sea-storm breakers,

Mighty God rules from High Heaven.

5 What you say goes—it always has.

"Beauty" and "Holy" mark your palace rule,

God, to the very end of time.