A Reflection On God’s Authority

When I need to remember that God is sovereign

There is no greater authority, not in this world or any other. Our universe is governed by the Son of God, the Ancient of Days incarnate, the Alpha and the Omega. Whatever impresses us, frightens us, threatens us, embitters us, or thrills us—all that we can imagine and more—is under His reign. He is the ultimate power.

That’s great, we might think. But what does it have to do with us? The answer is glorious. This infinite power, ultimate authority, and King above all kings is the very same One who intercedes for us. He is on our side. And if the ultimate authority intercedes for us, who will overturn His intercession?

The greatest power in all the universe—over all the universe, in fact—is already inclined toward us, dedicated to working out our good, and available through our prayers. We might not notice such support if we are bent on our own agenda, but if we are bent on His, there is no obstacle that can obscure it.

Jesus came and told his disciples, “I have been given all authority in heaven and on earth.”

Matthew 28:18