Have you ever attended or watched a presidential inauguration? Pretty impressive, to say the least! Psalm 47 speaks of a royal coronation of the King of all the earth.
The psalmist pictures God ascending His throne amid shouts of acclamation, sounds of trumpets, and songs of praise. The call to praise is based on the truth that God is the King of all the earth and reigns over all nations (7-8).
You may recall that Paul speaks of a royal coronation day, when “at the name of Jesus every knee will bow, of those who are in heaven and on earth, and under the earth, and that every tongue will confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father” (Phil. 2:10-11). In the final book of the Bible, John gives us a visual picture of the coronation, with all the kings of the earth bowing before the only true King (Rev. 21:22).
The coronation prophesied by the psalmist and pictured in Revelation is an absolute certainty. When you see the chaos and confusion of our world, focus on the certainty of this promise. But this promise should not only console us, it should move us to kingdom activity. What are you doing to join the King in His kingdom activity?
Prayer: Thank you that I can trust in your promises. Grant me the opportunity to join you in advancing your kingdom. Amen