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a shared reign

Psalm 47:3-4 (JDV)

Psalm 47:3 He subdues peoples under us and nations under our feet.
Psalm 47:4 He chooses for us our inheritance – the pride of Jacob, whom he loves. Selah

a shared reign

This psalm introduced God as the great king, and these verses accentuate the fact that the great king is Israel’s king. The nations he subjects under his feet are put under Israel’s feet.

Our king Jesus will do the same for those in his kingdom as well. 1 Corinthians 15 speaks of Jesus returning to reign and subjecting all his enemies to his authority. This will be done in one of two ways. Either he will reconcile the rebels to his authority, or he will eliminate them. Those are the only two options.

Also, just as the nation of Israel participated in God’s reign over the nations, when Christ reigns, his people will also reign with him (2 Timothy 2:12; Revelation 20:6).

Lord, thank you for promise of a shared reign.