Inspired by Psalm 110, this conversation shows Christ as eternal King and Priest. He reigns at God’s right hand forever, His throne cannot be shaken, and He will lift His head in triumph. This truth gives hope in a world of broken leaders.
Scene: A coffee shop on a rainy afternoon
Jordan scrolled through his phone and sighed aloud. “Every headline is the same. Leaders rise, leaders fall. Corruption, disappointment, empty promises. Feels like nobody can fix this world.”
Naomi set down her cup. “That’s because no one here can. Scripture talks about a King who’s already been given the highest seat of authority—at God’s right hand. And He’s not going anywhere. His throne is permanent. While He reigns, every enemy will be brought under His feet.”
Jordan leaned back. “If He’s really in charge, why does the world still look so broken?”
Naomi nodded. “Because the victory is unfolding. At the cross, He already won. But the Psalm shows He remains seated—unchallenged, unshaken—while the Father works out the final subduing of His enemies. The chaos we see is temporary. His throne is forever.”
Jordan tapped the table. “Okay, but what makes Him different from every other religious figure?”
Naomi smiled. “The Father swore with an oath that this King is also a Priest forever, not limited to a temporary line of priests, but eternal. That means He not only rules but also intercedes. He holds power and mercy together—something no human leader can ever do.”
Jordan frowned. “But judgment still sounds terrifying. Crushing kings? Judging nations? That doesn’t sound like hope.”
Naomi leaned forward. “It’s terrifying if you’re His enemy. But if you belong to Him, it’s the best news you could hear. It means injustice won’t last forever. Evil won’t win. The Judge is the same One who gave His life for us.”
For a moment, the shop grew quiet except for the rain.
Jordan spoke softly. “So the hope isn’t in the next system, the next policy, the next big idea. It’s in Christ, because He’s already on the throne—and He’ll never leave it.”
Naomi nodded. “Exactly. And the Psalm ends with this picture: the King pausing to drink from a brook along the way, then lifting up His head. It shows His strength, His humility, and His unstoppable progress. He doesn’t grow weary. He doesn’t turn back. He lifts His head in triumph. That’s the King who reigns forever.”
Jordan looked down at his empty cup, then back at Naomi. “That’s the kind of King the world’s been waiting for. Maybe the kind I’ve been waiting for, too.”
Christ reigns forever at the right hand of the Father. His throne is unshakable, His priesthood eternal, and His triumph certain. He’s not going anywhere—ever.
Created by Steve
God’s Word…
Holman Christian Standard Bible
Psalm 110
The Priestly King
A Davidic psalm.
1 This is the declaration of the Lord
to my Lord:
“Sit at My right hand
until I make Your enemies Your footstool.”
2 The Lord will extend Your mighty scepter from Zion.
Rule[a] over Your surrounding[b] enemies.
3 Your people will volunteer
on Your day of battle.[c]
In holy splendor, from the womb of the dawn,
the dew of Your youth belongs to You.[d]
4 The Lord has sworn an oath and will not take it back:
“Forever, You are a priest
like Melchizedek.”
5 The Lord is at Your right hand;
He will crush kings on the day of His anger.
6 He will judge the nations, heaping up corpses;
He will crush leaders over the entire world.
7 He will drink from the brook by the road;
therefore, He will lift up His head.
Footnotes
- Psalm 110:2 One Hb ms, LXX, Tg read You will rule
- Psalm 110:2 Lit Rule in the midst of Your
- Psalm 110:3 Lit power
- Psalm 110:3 Hb obscure