The Feet of Christ and the Kingdom That Cannot Be Shaken
“The Feet of Christ and the Kingdom That Cannot Be Shaken” Text: Psalm 47:1–4 Cross References: 1 Thessalonians 4:13–17; Zechariah 14:4 Today we are invited into a vision that spans the whole of Scripture—a vision that reveals the universal kingship of our Lord Jesus Christ. Psalm 47:1–4 offers us a lens through which to see the destiny of all nations and the inheritance of God's people. But more than that, it gives us a glimpse into the heart of God’s plan for the world and our place in it under the feet of the exalted Christ. Let us read Psalm 47:1–4: “Clap your hands, all peoples! Shout to God with loud songs of joy! For the Lord, the Most High, is to be feared, a great king over all the earth. He subdued peoples under us, and nations under our feet. He chose our heritage for us, the pride of Jacob whom he loves.” (ESV) The Joyful Proclamation of God’s Sovereignty Psalm 47 is a psalm of enthronement. It proclaims that God reigns—not in some abstract, spiritual real...