Psalm 24
There are two things that I want us to see as we explore Psalm 24. One point that I want to emphasize is found in verse one that states, "The earth is the Lord's and everything in it." All that lives and breathes, along with all the inanimate objects in the universe, belong to the Lord.
This is an important point to recognize as some teach that the world belongs to humans, and humans can do whatever they please with it.
This Psalm teaches that God owns it all. He cares for people and the creatures on this Earth. People do not have the right to damage or harm what God has made in order to make money and fulfill their own selfish desires.
There is a passage in the book of Colossians that sums it all up nicely. Cossians 1:16 says, "For by Him, all things were created, things in heaven and on Earth, visible and invisible; whether thrones or powers, or rulers or authorities. All things were created by Him, and for Him." It all belongs to Jesus.
Now the second thing that I want to point out is the Messianic character of this Psalm. The Old Testament is quite clear that the Messiah will rule and reign on the earth. He will bring justice and goodness to all. This Psalm tells us that one day, the King of Glory will rule all.
We know that Jesus is the king who will come back to rule. He will bring justice, righteousness and peace. Every knee will bow, and every tongue will confess that Jesus is Lord. He will reign over the universe, and evil will come to an end. Even so, come Lord Jesus.
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