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Psalm 47:2a "The LORD Most High is awesome..."

Day 61 – Psalm 47

“The LORD Most High is awesome…” Psalm 47:2a

GREAT DELIGHT IN THE LORD

Have you ever felt a great sense of delight as you think about God? Ponder this phrase that expresses positively great delight in the Lord.

“For the LORD Most High is awesome;
He is a great King over all the earth.”
Psalm 47:2

1. An ancient Title

The phrase “The LORD Most High” reminds us of a similar phrase in the Book of Genesis. This phrase was used in association with Melchizedek who was described as “the priest of God Most High”. Note the blessing pronounced on Abram:

“Blessed be Abram of God Most High,
Possessor of heaven and earth;
And blessed be God Most High,
Who has delivered your enemies into your hand.”
Genesis 14:19-20

2. For the LORD Most High is awesome

a) He is the God of Abraham in the past.
b) He is the same God of Israel in the present.
c) He is awesome
i) In His Being.
ii) In His faithful relationship to His people over so many generations.

3. He is a great King over all the earth

a) There is exultation in the Lord as King
i) Not just over Israel.
ii) But indeed over all the earth.
b) A resounding ovation is the most natural response to this great King over all the earth.