Psalm 99:1-9 “The LORD reigns! Let the peoples tremble. He sits enthroned amongst the cherubim. Let the earth be moved. The LORD is great in Zion. He is high above all the peoples. Let them praise your great and awesome name. He is Holy! The King’s strength also loves justice. You establish equity. You execute justice and righteousness in Jacob. Exalt the LORD our God. Worship at his footstool. He is Holy! Moses and Aaron were amongst his priests, Samuel was amongst those who call on his name. They called on the LORD, and he answered them. He spoke to them in the pillar of cloud. They kept his testimonies, the statute that he gave them. You answered them, LORD our God. You are a God who forgave them, although you took vengeance for their doings. Exalt the LORD, our God. Worship at his holy hill, for the LORD, our God, is holy!”

There are various ways of translating verse 4. In our translation we can envision the Lord being described as the king of Israel’s strength. So, in addition to recognizing God’s holiness, His sovereignty, His greatness, His righteousness, and His mercy, we should also ask ourselves some questions. Do we look to God for our strength? Do we worship Him in humility? Do we exalt Him and call on His name?  Do we love His Word and keep His testimonies?

Psalm 96:9 “Worship the LORD in holy array (or “in the beauty of holiness,” or even “in the splendor of holiness”). Tremble before him, all the earth.”

For additional worship: O Worship the Lord in the Beauty of Holiness