1 The LORD says to my Lord: “Sit at My right hand, until I make Your enemies Your footstool.”

2 The LORD sends forth from Zion Your mighty scepter. Rule in the midst of Your enemies!

3 Your people shall be willing on Your day of battle. Arrayed in holy splendor, from the womb of the dawn, to You belongs the dew of Your youth.

4 The LORD has sworn and will not change His mind: “You are a priest forever in the order of Melchizedek.”

— Psalm 110:1-4

He is before all things, and in Him all things hold together.

— Colossians 1:17

For He must reign until He has put all His enemies under His feet.

— 1 Corinthians 15:25

6 do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.

7 And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

— Philippians 4:6-7

Thoughts on Today’s Reading

Grace, mercy and love from Christ to you.

Believers are unique people. They can recognize truth about Jesus that the world cannot see. Jesus reigns now over every time, everyone, and everything, but His full glory is not yet visible in this world. Even so, believers experience the privilege of yielding to Jesus asking over their lives. They enjoy the benefits of His constant intercession on their behalf. With Jesus as their Great High Priest and King, God’s people can walk with Him in this world while they await all that God promises.

As Priest and King, Jesus will bring God’s redemptive plan to completion, receiving glory and majesty as He redeems His people whom God calls to obey and serve Him diligently, promising His power to accomplish everything He ordained. And in His comprehensive judgment, God will judge sinners, abolish evil, and reign without rival. Praise the Lord that God’s rightful rule and the exaltation of Jesus Christ offer hope and the glorious resolution believers long for today.