In the Lord I Take Refuge: Daily Devotions Through the Psalms with Dane Ortlund Psalm 47 - God Is King over All the Earth
Feb 3, 2026
A short reading and reflection on Psalm 47 that declares God's kingship over all nations. Brief exploration of how God’s reign connects to the promise made to Abraham. Notes on the inclusion of every ethnicity in God’s plan. A forward-looking glimpse of international glory culminating in salvation through Christ.
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God Rules Over All Nations
- Psalm 47 proclaims God's reign over all the earth, not just Israel.
- Dane Ortlund connects this universal kingship to God's promise to Abraham.
Abraham's Promise Includes Every People
- God's rule extends beyond His own people to welcome all nations from the start.
- Ortlund highlights Genesis 12 as the origin of God's plan to bless all peoples through Abraham.
Heaven's International Diversity
- The eventual new heavens and new earth will display rich international diversity.
- Ortlund points to Jesus as the final descendant who brings salvation to all nations.