“"Exalt the Lord our God; worship at his footstool! Holy is he!"”
Psalms 99:5
Summary
Psalms 99 is a psalm of exaltation, focusing on the holiness and sovereign reign of God. The chapter opens with the declaration that the Lord reigns and calls for the earth to tremble in reverence. The psalmist describes God as enthroned above the cherubim and emphasizes His power and majesty. In the middle of the psalm, there is a celebration of God’s justice, righteousness, and equity, portraying Him as a King who loves justice. The psalm concludes with a reminder of the faithfulness of God to His people through the examples of Moses, Aaron, and Samuel, who called upon His name and were answered by Him. This chapter highlights the theme that God's holiness demands reverence and worship from His people, who are called to remember His mighty acts and the moral standards He sets.