We know nothing of lasting kingdoms. In America, every four years, we either re-elect our leader or kick them out. Plus, there’s midterms and local elections, run-offs. The bottom line is: we’ve built a system of disposable leaders.
Not so with God’s kingdom. His kingdom has always been. The High King of heaven has no term limits.
His dominion is an everlasting dominion
that will not pass away,
and his kingdom is one
that will never be destroyed.
—Daniel 7:14
Christmas morning was not Christ’s coronation, and His crucifixion was not a coup. He was King in the cradle and King on the cross. King as a crown of thorns pierced His royal brow and King as He burst from the grave with our freedom as His spoils. He is King today. He will be King forevermore.
Christ’s forever kingdom shifts our response to our ever-changing kingdoms. A day is coming when every knee from every nation will bow to the One deserving of our allegiance and adoration. The more our human leaders fail us, the more we praise the One who cannot forsake His own.
“‘His kingdom will be an everlasting kingdom, and all rulers will serve and obey him’” (Daniel 7:27).
As we look ahead to a new year, the only thing certain is that nothing is certain. From your personal comfort to our national stability, anything can happen (and often does). When that makes your hands tremble or your stomach tie itself in knots, consider the chorus that echoes through heaven’s corridors.
Blessing and honor and glory and power
be to the one seated on the throne,
and to the Lamb, forever and ever!
—Revelation 5:13
It’s true: power is slippery. All earthly kingdoms are destined to fall. Political boundaries will be drawn and redrawn. Yet, in every election cycle and leadership transition, we have this unmovable hope, “Of the increase of [Christ’s] government and of peace there will be no end” (Isaiah 9:7 ESV).
Find your fortitude in this: the King of kings will reign forever. When our world feels unsteady, lift your eyes. Lift your arms. Lift your heart. Then rest your weary bones and know—the King is on His throne.
I felt a sense of urgency as I read these Scriptures. How many do I know that walk around unaware of God’s Word. Some may only think of Him for a few moments, or not at all. Please pray that those that don’t know or aren’t realizing their need for a Savior would be drawn by God’s mercy to repentance and salvation even today! Amen! Prayers for a wonderful day for you all!
All I need to know..,”Find your fortitude in this: the King of kings will reign forever. When our world feels unsteady, lift your eyes. Lift your arms. Lift your heart. Then rest your weary bones and know—the King is on His throne”Erin Davis
What grandness we have in the eternal kingdom of God. So much more than thus world can offer. Praying for eyes and a heart that see this grandness in my everyday life and a soul that longs for the ultimate fulfillment of it.
Thank you so much, dear sisters ❤️ God answered my prayers – my husband and I resolved our misunderstanding, I made safely home to my parents, and am now enjoying some quiet time this afternoon. ❤️❤️ My mom and I chose a YouVersion devotional to do together starting tomorrow. Excited for the new year and its new adventures.
Blessings to you all on the Eve of New Year’s Eve. Have a safe and wonderful New Year weekend! See you all in the next study ;)
AMEN!! what powerful and wonderful reading and devotional today. I’ve loved this study so much, I can’t believe it’s over. I’m It feels like we just started. Thank you everyone, I’ve enjoyed all your comments. Thank you Lord, for bringing us together this Advent season. Happy New Year!
I’m so thankful that God’s kingdom is everlasting! I often find change unsettling and scary. It is nice to know that I can count on something that never changes. ❤️
WOW this is such a beautiful devotion! I loved this – “The king of kings will reign forever. When our world feels unsteady (and it sure does), lift your eyes. Lift your arms. Lift your heart. Then rest your weary. ones and know – the king is on his throne.
I pray again and again that I keep my eyes up on my Savior! This has been a wonderful study. Prayers for all for all of you lovely ladies. I pray you all have a great new year!
What a beautiful devotion Erin. Thank you. This has been an amazing Advent study. Thank you SRT team. Happy New Year to all the Shes wherever you are. May God bless and keep each one of you. ❤️❤️