“God reigns above the nations, sitting on His holy throne.”-Psalm 47:8
Many people whom we would call “powerful” have come and gone. Kings have ruled, and then their rule ended. People in all kinds of positions of authority have led, then their leadership ended. This is how it is with human beings. Not so with God.
God, unlike mankind, has always been and always will be! God’s power has no limit. God’s authority remains constant. God's leadership has no end. God’s rule is widespread, indeed over all! Psalm 103:19 says it like this, “The Lord has made the heavens His throne; from there He rules over everything.”
All this to say, God alone reigns! He is sovereign over all creation. He alone is King. As we acknowledge this, as we remember this, we can rest. He rules. And, He rules righteously, with love, with goodness. So, we can echo what was recorded in Psalm 33:20-21, “We put our hope in the Lord. He is our help and our shield. In Him our hearts rejoice, for we trust in His holy name.”
On this day, at this very moment, let’s be encouraged again to remember who is truly in charge. Not us. Not any human being. The Lord alone is on His throne! So, we can take a deep breath and rejoice. Our good God reigns now and forever!
Godspeed, friends!
-Scott