Realizing Christ’s Promised Reign (LD 19; Psalm 110)

What difference does Christ's ascension make for believers today? Psalm 110 answers by revealing that Jesus' ascension was His enthronement, not His departure. Seated at the Father's right hand, Christ reigns as our victorious King, continually intercedes as our eternal High Priest, and will one day return as the righteous Judge. Though the church continues to face opposition and suffering, Christ rules in the midst of His enemies, preserving His people and advancing His kingdom according to His perfect wisdom. Because His sacrifice is complete and His priesthood is everlasting, believers can rest in the assurance that He continually represents them before the Father. The same Lord who now reigns invisibly will one day return in glory, bringing the Day of the Lord to its fulfillment, judging evil, renewing creation, and welcoming His people into their eternal rest. Until that day, Christ strengthens His church by His Spirit, sustaining His people as they persevere in faith and drink deeply from the river of life.