Trusting the God Who Reigns
Have you ever stopped to think about how truly secure we are in God’s hands? Reading Psalms 110 through 112 reminds me of the unshakable truth of God’s reign, His goodness, and His personal care for each of us. These psalms don’t just paint a picture of God as King—they draw us into a relationship with the One who reigns, works wonders, and lavishes us with mercy. Let me tell you, there’s something deeply comforting about knowing the God of these psalms is also the God of our lives today.
Psalm 110 opens with a glimpse into the powerful reign of the Messiah: “The LORD says to my Lord: ‘Sit at my right hand until I make your enemies a footstool for your feet’” (Psalm 110:1). This is more than poetry; it’s prophecy, pointing us to Jesus, who now reigns at the right hand of the Father. Imagine that! The One who intercedes for us and fights our battles sits in the place of ultimate authority. The imagery here is so rich. The footstool signifies total victory—every power, every enemy, brought low before the King of Kings. And the best part? This King isn’t distant; He’s deeply involved in your life and mine.
As you move into Psalms 111 and 112, the mood shifts to praise. Both begin with “Praise the LORD,” and they burst into descriptions of God’s justice, righteousness, compassion, and faithfulness. Psalm 111 says, “The works of his hands are faithful and just; all his precepts are trustworthy” (Psalm 111:7). Isn’t that amazing? God’s works aren’t random or arbitrary—they’re intentional and trustworthy. Every sunrise, every answered prayer, every moment of grace, whispers His goodness. The psalmist calls us to remember these works and praise Him. Personally, I find this so encouraging. When I reflect on what God has done in my life—providing when I lacked, comforting me in sorrow, guiding me when I felt lost—it fills my heart with gratitude.
Psalm 112 goes a step further by describing the life of someone who trusts in the Lord. Verse 7 leaps off the page: “They will have no fear of bad news; their hearts are steadfast, trusting in the LORD.” Let that sink in for a moment. No fear of bad news. How? Because their hearts are anchored, not in circumstances, but in the faithfulness of God. Life is full of uncertainties. Bills pile up, relationships strain, diagnoses come unexpectedly. But here’s the truth: when your heart is fixed on God, you can face anything. Romans 8:32 brings this home for me: “He who did not spare his own Son, but gave him up for us all—how will he not also, along with him, graciously give us all things?” If God has already given us Jesus, the greatest gift of all, how much more will He provide for our daily needs?
Now, let’s talk about confidence—confidence not in ourselves, but in God’s unchanging love. Romans 8:38-39 is a verse I come back to often: “I am convinced that nothing can ever separate us from God’s love.” Nothing. Not the mistakes of yesterday, not the challenges of today, not the uncertainties of tomorrow. Psalm 112 reflects this confidence in a powerful way: “Surely the righteous will never be shaken; they will be remembered forever” (Psalm 112:6). When we trust in God, we’re standing on a foundation that cannot be moved. And because of that, we can live boldly, knowing we are loved and secure.
I want to challenge you to do something as you read these psalms. Write down each of God’s attributes you see in Psalms 110–112—His justice, mercy, faithfulness, power—and think about how you’ve experienced them in your own life. Maybe it was the time He provided when you didn’t know how you’d make ends meet. Maybe it was the way He brought peace in the middle of a storm. Write those moments down. Praise Him for them. When we reflect on who God is and what He’s done, it strengthens our faith for the challenges ahead.
The beauty of these psalms is that they remind us of where we stand in God’s story. Psalm 110 points us to the reigning Messiah, who has already secured the victory. Psalm 111 calls us to remember and praise the God whose works are faithful and just. And Psalm 112 invites us to live confidently, trusting that this same God is with us every step of the way.
For further reading on how the Psalms deepen our trust in God, check out this article from Got Questions: “What is the meaning of Psalm 110?”.
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