Psalm 97
Chapter Summary
God’s Greatness
Another song of praise, this one does include some things that are more negative. If God is to create, at last, a fully peaceful world for those who love and follow Him, He will (unfortunately) have to destroy all that is not of that peace. It ends with a beautiful image of light being “sown like seed” for the righteous. Imagine (or even draw or paint) God as a farmer, going out sowing light in the fields of our lives. What is light in your life this week?
Today's Study Verses
Psalm 97:11Psalm 97
KJV
97 The Lord reigneth; let the earth rejoice; let the multitude of isles be glad thereof.
2 Clouds and darkness are round about him: righteousness and judgment are the habitation of his throne.
3 A fire goeth before him, and burneth up his enemies round about.
4 His lightnings enlightened the world: the earth saw, and trembled.
5 The hills melted like wax at the presence of the Lord, at the presence of the Lord of the whole earth.
6 The heavens declare his righteousness, and all the people see his glory.
7 Confounded be all they that serve graven images, that boast themselves of idols: worship him, all ye gods.
8 Zion heard, and was glad; and the daughters of Judah rejoiced because of thy judgments, O Lord.
9 For thou, Lord, art high above all the earth: thou art exalted far above all gods.
10 Ye that love the Lord, hate evil: he preserveth the souls of his saints; he delivereth them out of the hand of the wicked.
11 Light is sown for the righteous, and gladness for the upright in heart.
12 Rejoice in the Lord, ye righteous; and give thanks at the remembrance of his holiness.
