Psalm 47:7

Psalm 47:7

Our God is the King

Let’s just straighten out a few things here. The Satan is the Prince of this world, he is the head of the powers and authorities that control the way the world thinks, speaks and acts. A visiting alien would conclude that it is the Satan who is in complete control, for mankind, in rejecting the Lord God, has handed authority and power to him. We do not regulate our own destiny, greater powers than the earthly ones control our planet. It follows that the further up the chain of command men and women advance, the closer to the head they must come; for they take their instructions from him and they obey his will. That is why so many rulers are greedy, power-hungry, manipulative and arrogant. How they love the acclaim of the crowds and the plaudits of the press. How they love to parade and be photographed and appear before their people. 

Our Psalm echoes the cries of the adoring masses as they pay homage to their rulers and then calls us to name another ruler; “God is the King of all the earth.” How few voices are raised to sing His praises. How few sing and cry from their hearts to their heavenly King, even church praises are often muted and mechanical. Perhaps it is because they do not realise that the final say comes from the throne room of heaven, Satan only thinks he is in control. His reign is temporary and even though his influence is great he is destined to be overthrown and destroyed. Sadly, very few know that, only those who have been called into the courts of Almighty God. You are one of them, so sing a psalm of praise to Him today, He is longing to hear your voice. If you get the chance, find a quiet spot or sing out in the car, and let Him know that He is your King. He is the King of all the earth. Hallelujah!

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