Whenever we consider our ability to faithfully live out our calling in the place where God has put us, we must do so with the understanding that this capacity is rooted in the mighty power of Christ’s exaltation. Christian authority and strength are never less than the divine power Christ demonstrated when He achieved dominion over everything. No matter how insignificant or overwhelming our opposition may seem, we are empowered by divine force that exceeds our limited understanding. Our faith’s strength is directly proportional to how well we grasp our exalted position—ruling together with Christ, whose law governs all things, and whose triumph defines who we are. The confidence expressed by the psalmist does not rest solely on God’s promise of reward for obedience, but fundamentally on his identity—an identity rooted in reigning over creation through divine law. God Himself is the One who establishes both the king and the kingdom, uniting our efforts with Christ’s victory over all opposition. Our salvation is fundamentally anchored in the exaltation of Christ, who sits as King over the entire universe. The language we use to describe salvation is deeply intertwined with our identity in Christ, the Sovereign who rules over all creation. This understanding is based on the clear truth that we cannot save ourselves through our own efforts. When we diminish the scope and purpose of salvation, we risk trying to attain salvation by our own strength, which leads to futile attempts. True insight reveals that salvation is grounded in God's act of creation—an ordered universe established by His divine law. The psalmist reflects this truth by describing salvation as coming through the power of the God-man, Jesus Christ, through whom all creation is ultimately governed. Those whom God chooses are given His divine law, which has brought everything under the authority of Christ—the Creator who planned and predestined all things before the foundation of the world. When we are redeemed, we are infused with this divine law; our very identity aligns with Christ’s reigning authority over all. In this way, God's Word stands as the ultimate authority and judge over all creation, empowering us with both the authority and the responsibility to steward and care for the earth. To those who are faithful, God reveals Himself as faithful; to the blameless, He shows Himself blameless; to the pure, He appears pure; but to the crooked and dishonest, He reveals shrewdness. He rescues the humble and humbles the proud. Just as God has triumphed over every opposition through His sovereignty, He has designed our lives so that He alone is our security. He orchestrates all things by displaying His divine law, ensuring our success and making Him our refuge. Our dependence on God is as absolute as creation’s dependence on its Creator. The authority, success, and refuge we find in Christ are as real and justified as His legal right to rule over the universe. This is how the psalmist views his own identity: "All His laws are before me; I have not turned away from His decrees. You made my enemies turn their backs in flight, and I destroyed my foes. They cried for help, but no one saved them—only the Lord—who did not answer. I beat them as fine dust borne by the wind; I poured them out like mud in the streets." Such language emphasizes that divine justification and power are absolute and unassailable. Ultimately, God alone deserves all glory because He is the Creator and protector of His kingdom, established by His divine right. Our misunderstanding lies in failing to comprehend the full scope of the salvation Christ has obtained and freely given us. As the psalmist declares, "He gives His king great victories; He shows unfailing kindness to His anointed, to David and his descendants forever," highlighting that salvation and victory are rooted in God's sovereign grace and legal authority.