“But my horn [my emblem of strength and power] You have exalted like that of a wild ox.” – Psalm 92:10, AMP

Culturally, I am a proud member of the Mbogo (Buffalo) clan.

It’s an incredibly fearsome beast, with a very short fuse and deadly horns.

If you want to confirm it, google video clips of buffalo flicking lions in the air as if they were mere toys.

One-on-one, a lion has absolutely no chance against a buffalo, whose average weight is half a tonne.

Our meditation today comes from Psalm 92, which is attributed to King David and titled; “A Song for the Sabbath day.”

In Jewish tradition, it is one of the few Psalms that were designated to be recited on the Sabbath, praising God’s greatness and faithfulness to His people.

In the Bible, the term ‘horn’ is used metaphorically to represent power or authority.

Prophetically, horns symbolize kingdoms, rulers or sovereigns (see Daniel 7:24).

Through Jesus Christ, God has given us the power and authority to reign in life and to establish His Kingdom on earth.

Indeed, the Hebrew word for ‘horn’ carries a rich symbolic meaning throughout the Old Testament, representing various aspects of strength, power, and divine authority, akin to that of a wild ox/buffalo.

Job 39:9-10 gives a good picture of the untenability of that beast: “Will the wild ox be willing to serve you? Will he spend the night at your manger? Can you bind him in the furrow with ropes, or will he harrow the valleys after you?”

David poetically compares the influence that God had given him to the power of a wild ox.

Since his youth, David’s influence and authority only kept growing.

From killing lions and bears as a shepherd boy, he graduated to destroying giants and eventually setting up a dynasty that would endure for generations.

He was well-known for his personal courage and skill as a man of war.

He successfully led Israel’s armies in numerous battles, defeating more powerful enemies including the Philistines, Moabites, Ammonites, Edomites, etc, which led to the expansion of Israel’s territory and secured its borders.

But that was not all.

David was also revered as a spiritual leader, composing many of the Psalms, and establishing temple worship practices and rituals that have persisted through the generations.

Most importantly, David’s covenant with God included the promise that the Christ, a descendant of his, would rule on his throne forever and ever.

Undoubtedly, King David’s ‘horn,’ which would extend beyond his lifetime, encompassed his unmatched roles as a warrior, statesman, poet, and religious figure.

This same promise of ‘exalting the horn’ applies to us today as well. Hallelujah.

Through Christ, God has given us the power and authority to reign in life and to establish His Kingdom on earth.

To the powers of darkness, our ‘horn’ is like that of the wild ox- untenable, unrivaled and indomitable! 

The adversary has absolutely no chance against you unless you permit him.

And it’s only the beginning; the Spirit of God will continue exalting you from glory to glory, from power to power and from faith to faith.

To the glory of His Name, Amen!