In Awe Of The All-powerful Lord

O nations of the world, recognize the LORD;

recognize that the LORD is glorious and strong.

Give to the LORD the glory he deserves!

Bring your offering and come into his courts.

Worship the LORD in all his holy splendor.

Let all the earth tremble before him.

Tell all the nations, “The LORD reigns!”

The world stands firm and cannot be shaken.

He will judge all peoples fairly.

Psalm 96:7-10

In the presence of powerful people, our typical reaction is awe. How much more should we experience reverence and fear before the all-powerful Lord of the universe! Throughout Scripture, people who have caught a glimpse of God’s glory have fallen facedown before him. But our response should not stop there. Psalm 96 encourages us to “give to the LORD the glory he deserves.” We do so by bringing offerings to him, worshipping him in public gatherings, and telling others the good news. “Tell all the nations, ‘The LORD reigns!’ ” declares the writer.

As you come to God in prayer today, consider how he reigns over all the earth. Then worship him and express your awe at his greatness. Ask him to lead all people everywhere to recognize him as Lord.

• Sovereign Lord, you reign over all the earth . . .