July 7
The Lord
Reigns
Psalm 93:1
The Lord reigns, he is robed in majesty; the Lord is robed in majesty and is armed with strength. The world is firmly established; it cannot be moved.
Daily Steps
The unseen world, with its angels (Day 176), its adversary (Day 177), and the mysteries of eternity (Day 185), can feel overwhelming. This verse provides the ultimate, single truth that secures peace in every realm: The Lord reigns.
The peace in this declaration is found in God’s sovereignty:
The Truth of Sovereignty: "The Lord reigns." This is not a request or a prophecy; it is a declaration of present, absolute fact. God is not merely the Creator, but the present, active Ruler over all things—seen and unseen, good and evil, past and future. He is robed in majesty and armed with strength.
The Stability of the World: Because the Lord reigns, the world is "firmly established; it cannot be moved." This does not mean there are no troubles, but it means that the ultimate structure of reality is secure, stable, and held together by His powerful hand (The Lord Will Come, Day 187). No chaos (disorder, Day 181) is final, because His rule is.
The Result is Trust: This truth moves your focus from the instability of human systems or the attacks of the enemy (Day 179) to the unshakable authority of God. You can experience perfect peace because the ultimate power in the universe is both sovereign and good.
Your peace in the unseen world is secured by God's sovereignty. By resting in the absolute fact that The Lord reigns, you gain unshakable confidence in a world that often feels out of control.
Reflective Question
What area of the unseen world (a looming future event, a spiritual attack, or a deep unknown) is currently making you anxious? How can you verbally declare and sincerely rest in the truth that The Lord reigns to establish peace in that area?
Prayer
Heavenly Father, I confess my anxiety when I forget that You are in charge. I pray for a renewed vision of Your majesty today.
I declare that The Lord reigns! I will not fear the unknown or the unseen, because You are robed in majesty and armed with strength.
Secure my peace in Your sovereignty and the firm establishment of Your rule. Amen.
