October 24 - Psalm 99

October 24 - Psalm 99:1-9

As you read through this Psalm, you will see that there are three sections, each ending with the phrase "He is holy."

The first section praises God for the greatness of His glory. He sits enthroned between the cherubim. These are the same cherubim that were on the mercy seat, the cover of the Ark of the Covenant, which in Exodus 25:22, God tells Moses is where He will meet with him to give the commands for the Israelites.

He is holy.

The second section praises God for his justice. As mighty as He is , equity is important to Him. All of us have faced injustice in our dealings with authorities, whether it is a parent, teacher, lawgiver, boss. Sometimes we have to deal with things that simply aren't fair. But, when we come before the Lord, He is always just and will always be fair.

He is holy.

The third section praises God for answering prayer. Moses and Aaron as priests and Samuel as a judge and kingmaker all called upon God and He answered them. Again, the Psalmist reminds us that God is just and will punish misdeeds, but He answered the prayers of His people.

Exalt the Lord our God and worship at his holy mountain.

He is holy.