Psalm 75 - What a Sovereign Lord!

Psalm 75 is a rich body of text that radiates the very true character of God. He gives us His Word and holds us accountable to obedience. A great judge and ruler knows the law and makes sure the law is obeyed. This Psalm begins with thanksgiving as Asaph focuses on the wonderful name of God (v.1) and the remembrance of God’s deeds (v.1). His Name is Wonderful. His deeds are wonderful. We can see that in Psalm 8, 19, and 46. We can see that in Luke 9, 24, and John 17. I love the nature of God that reminds us that His Word is true, and He is true to His Word. There is no inconsistency with God. He acts and wills according to His divine Word.

The Psalm continues with God’s promise to hold the wicked with His justice. Last night, I preached a message to the middle school students out of Genesis 11, 50, and Revelation 20. These three passages are a great reminder to us all that God is sovereign over all; including sin. Sovereignty is a weighty word that shows us that God is the ruler and authority over all. With that simple definition set, we see in Psalm 75 that at God’s appointed time, He will judge. He holds humanity to His desire (v.2-6). It’s beautiful. Genesis 11 contains the story of the Tower of Babel. In that passage, humanity wanted to make a name for themselves apart from the glory of God’s name. In the process of building a tower to reach their view of heaven and fame, God stops the process. They disobeyed His Word given in Genesis 1:28 and 9:1. He remembered His Word. In Genesis 50, at the end of Joseph’s life, God revealed to Joseph’s brothers that what they intended for bad; God’s sovereignty meant for good. Finally, in Revelation 20, Satan is released from 1,000 years of captivity, to deceive many to go to war against God…only to be defeated in one verse. God will be sovereign over His own adversary. His Word promised us that in Genesis 3:15 and Romans 16:20!

So, my challenge today for you is to live your life with peace, to the God of peace (Romans 16:20), and rejoice in His sovereign grace and justice. Be refreshed in His rule and reign. Join Asaph in verse 9, in rejoicing over of the declaration of God’s eternal praise. Enjoy Him today.