THE SON OF MAN / PSALMS 8:3-6

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(KJV) Psalms 8:3-6

The Son of Man: Restoring Our Lost Dominion

What is humanity that God is mindful of us? In Psalms 8:3-6, the psalmist looks up at the vast cosmos and marvels at the breathtaking dignity God bestowed upon mankind: “What is man that You are mindful of him, and the son of man that You visit him? For You have made him a little lower than the angels, and You have crowned him with glory and honor. You have made him to have dominion over the works of Your hands; You have put all things under his feet.”

When we look at our world today, we rarely see this perfect dominion. Instead, we see a creation groaning under the weight of brokenness, and humanity struggling to master even its own impulses.

However, the New Testament reveals a profound mystery: these verses are perfectly fulfilled in Jesus Christ. Authors of the New Testament explicitly apply this passage from the Septuagint to Jesus (Hebrews 2:6-8; Ephesians 1:19-22). While we do not yet see all things put under human control, we do see Jesus.

As the ultimate “Son of Man” and the perfect representative of the human race, Jesus stepped into our broken history. He took on flesh, was made a little lower than the angels, and walked the path of suffering to reclaim what was lost in the Fall. It is only in Him that the ideals of Psalm 8 are fully realized.

Today, He sits crowned with glory and honor, holding full power and absolute authority over all creation (Psalms 8:6-8; Philippians 2:10). When we belong to Him, our true identity and purpose are restored. We no longer have to live as victims of a broken world, because we serve the One who holds the entire universe under His feet.

Closing Prayer

Heavenly Father,

We stand in awe of Your majestic name and the incredible love You have shown to humanity. Thank You for being mindful of us and for visiting us through Your Son, Jesus Christ.

Lord Jesus, we recognize You as the true Son of Man, crowned with glory and honor. We submit to Your absolute authority and rejoice that all power over creation rests securely under Your feet. Where we see chaos and brokenness in our lives, remind us of Your sovereign rule.

Help us to walk worthily of the high calling and dignity You have restored to us. May our lives honor You, the King of kings, as we live in the light of Your victory.

In Jesus’ mighty name, we pray, Amen.

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