Positions of authority are normally seated higher than those of subordinates. That is why a judges bench is above the floor. God's bench is described as higher than the heavens. Nothing and no one on earth is as high as God's authority; let alone higher. And God provides a wonderful contrast in his authority when compared to the rulers of this world in that he never corrupts justice. If the vulnerable are guilty he proclaims that, but he grants no favor to the wealthy and connected. God shows no favoritism. When he views the masses the ruler of the people is just as lowly as the street person. And equally as true both ends of the social structure are valued in God's sight. That is why the psalmist offers praise to God and the same reason we should pour out praise from our lives as well.
It took me about 1 minute to read this psalm.
Stuart
Tuesday, August 18, 2009
Psalm 113
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