There’s a vast difference between declaring God rules over history and allowing our hearts to rest in that reality. Psalm 145 moves us beyond theology into a place of declarative worship. David isn’t just describing God’s Kingdom, he’s delighting in it! His heart finds stability because he knows the character of the King.
 
As we noted yesterday, many of our fears and doubts stem from uncertainty. We worry because we don’t know what tomorrow holds or sometimes even how today is going to finish up. All we can see are limitations in ourselves and failures in others. But David lovingly and gently takes us by the chin, points our faces away from fragile human strength and towards God’s enduring faithfulness.

An everlasting eternal Kingdom requires an everlasting eternal King. Unlike the rulers of this world, God never grows tired, never changes His character, and never … ever … abandons His promises; His mercy has no expiration date. Through the corridors of space and time, His wisdom refuses to diminish and His purposes never fail.

One of our most valuable spiritual practices is the discipline of praise. When we rehearse out loud the goodness and character of God, it helps us remember when our circumstances tempt us to forget. It recalibrates our senses and attention from our temporary struggles to eternal realities.
 
The human heart is constantly searching for something dependable … something solid. Unfortunately, we also often place our trust in people, plans, and outcomes that never had a prayer of carrying that sort of load. Psalm 145 sets our feet firmly on the only foundation strong enough to bear the weight of our hope.

God’s Kingdom endures forever. Therefore His people can endure along with it.
The peace we long for isn’t found in perfect or even comfortable circumstances. It’s found in the faithful King who rules over them.

Our current world offers a myriad of temporary things in which we can place our hope of security. Which ones call out to you? What aspect of God’s character gives you the most confidence today as you face the trials of life?

Father, once again, anchor my heart in Your unchanging Kingdom and everlasting character. Forgive me for when I’ve placed my hope in the temporary things of this world instead of You. Teach me to trust your character more than my circumstances. Help me to worship you with confidence and Joy. Amen.