2. The sovereign King's reign 47:5-9

47:5-6 The writer viewed God as mounting His cosmic throne to rule over all the earth. Trumpets announced His ascent with a fanfare. The psalmist called all people to sing praises to God because He is the sovereign Lord.

47:7-9 Again he called for praise because the Lord reigns over all nations. He looked ahead in time to see this enthronement. It has not yet taken place, but the psalmist was sure it would happen. The King of the Universe will inevitably rule one day over all, and every knee will bow before Him (Phil. 2:9-11).¹⁰⁵

As the saints experience discouragement, we can find hope and joy in the fact that one day Jesus Christ will subdue all His enemies and rule over all the nations.