This is another psalm that needs transposition. But now, the victory is ours, and we think of the ascended Christ in his eternal and glorified body. However, the war is not finished: the spoils must be kept safe. Christ has not stepped back to enjoy his triumph. He sits at the right hand of God, but God is everywhere. So, Christ is still Emmanuel, God with us. He is much more with us because the limits of space and time have been removed from his body. This is what the Ascension signifies: not a departure but a more powerful coming, not a retreat but an active presence. Therefore, we have no reason to fear! God is in control, and do we need to look for anything more? For all this, our psalm is a great song of thanksgiving.
The Messiah is crowned with “glory and dignity” (Heb 2:9), and he has been glorified (Jn 13:31). With this psalm, we thank God for the blessings we have received and strengthen our trust in him.