Thy God Reigneth

MARCH 16

Thy God reigneth.

Isaiah 52:7 How beautiful upon the mountains are the

feet of him that bringeth good tidings,

that publisheth peace; that bringeth good tidings of good,

that publisheth salvation; that saith unto Zion,

 Thy God reigneth!

Jesus has power over all flesh. He is upon the throne of the universe. He superintends all things.

His will cannot be frustrated.     His designs must be accomplished.

Nothing is left to chance.      His hand is in every event.

He rules over the world by His power.    He rules in the church by His word.

He rules in the heart by His Spirit.

He reigns to crush or convert thy foes; to secure thy will-being and His glory.

Let this truth calm and compose thy mind at all times: “My God reigneth.”

He sitteth above the water-floods, He remaineth a king for ever. He is entitled to honour.

He is the proper object of thy fear, faith, and love. See Him on His throne and rejoice; for it involves thy safety, happiness, and honour.

Do men oppress?

Does Satan annoy?

Are things going cross?

This is thy comfort, God reigneth.

He directs and controls every being  and every event.

Gracious God! may I ever live believing that the reins of government are in thy hands; that Thy counsel shall stand, and that Thou wilt do all things thy pleasure.

My God, reign in me!

His kingdom cannot fail;

He rules o’er the earth and heaven;

The keys of death and hell

Are to our Jesus given:

Lift up the heart, lift up the voice

Rejoice aloud, ye saints, rejoice.

James Smith