Recap: This Psalm looks forward to the Messianic Kingdom as God once again exalts the Jewish nation, and all the other nations of the earth bow in submission to the reign of the Messiah from the throne of David. The psalm can be divided into three sections: (i) the victory of the King (1-4); (ii) the royal procession (5-7); and (iii) the King's rule in the world (8-9).
| 47: | 8 | God reigns over the nations; |
| God sits on His holy throne. | ||
| 9 | The princes of the people have gathered together, | |
| The people of the God of Abraham. | ||
| For the shields of the earth belong to God; | ||
| He is greatly exalted. |
The final verse of the psalm completely shifts the focus, showing that God's plan is much bigger than just His own people. Until this point, God was presented as a great King over His subjects, but now the vision reveals that all the countless princes and peoples of the world will become one unified group. This unity is implied by calling them the people of the God of Abraham, signifying they are brought into the covenant promised to Abraham, which is exactly what the New Testament describes as the inclusion of the Gentiles. Characteristically, the psalm connects this grand future not just to worldwide peace, but to the supreme glory of God, stating that he is highly exalted, which is the ultimate goal to which everything is leading.
Prayer: Oh my Father, what a great prospect of unifying all your people under your reign. Lord, you are exalted high above all the powers and authority. Lord, I pray that, I may reflect that unity in my life by living in harmony with all those around me, especially with your people. Amen.