Psalm 99
Beginning at Psalm 93 we have been reading psalms acknowledging and praising God’s kingship over all peoples, all places, and all things – on Earth and in the Heavens, over all creation. I don’t think any other Psalm reflects that praise as fully as today’s Psalm 99. Like Psalm 97 it begins, “The LORD reigns…” Then Psalm 97 continues with “…let the earth rejoice…” while Psalm 99 continues with “…let the peoples tremble!” (v. 1) Both psalms reflect submissive peoples’ responses to their King – rejoicing and trembling. Both show the love and the fear in the peoples’ hearts, acknowledging the might, the strength of that King.
The LORD reigns…! Holy is He! (vv. 5, 9) and Exalt the LORD our God, and worship…; for the LORD our God is holy! (v. 9) No comment here ; just something to reflect on…