Daniel 7:13-14, Revelation 1:5-8, Psalm 93:1-2, 5, John 18:33-37
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THE GOVERNMENT OF GOD
"His dominion is an everlasting dominion that shall not be taken away, His
kingship shall not be destroyed." —Daniel 7:14
In heaven, the form of government in which we shall live eternally will
not be a democracy, socialism, a Communist regime, or that of a tyrannical
dictator. The kingdom of heaven is a blend of a monarchy and a benevolent
dictatorship. Jesus is King, that is, a Monarch, and He is a benevolent
and sovereign Lord. We who believe in King Jesus will spend eternity with
a blessed Ruler (1 Tm 6:15) Who loves us beyond measure.
Even those who have lived in a worldly monarchy or benevolent dictatorship
will hardly be able to relate to the heavenly kingdom, for no one has even
begun to imagine what our Ruler has in store for us (1 Cor 2:9). Earthly
kings might be so lavish as to throw a seven-day party (Est 1:5); King
Jesus gives an eternal wedding feast (Rv 19:9). Earthly rulers put to
death those who try to kill them (Est A:13-14); Lord Jesus dies for us as
we kill Him (Catechism, 598). Only a few people are allowed access to
earthly rulers; everyone has access to King Jesus (Eph 2:18; Mt 11:28; Jn
6:37). Earthly rulers lord their authority over their subjects (Mt 20:25);
Lord Jesus comes to serve His subjects and lay down His life out of love
for us (Mt 20:28; Lk 22:27; Jn 10:15; 13:5).
Many in our secular world choose to serve gods of sex, money, power,
greed, ambition, status, or wanton pleasure-seeking. Others are imprisoned
under the rule of the harsh dictatorship of addiction, compulsion, abuse.
"Decide today whom you will serve" (Jos 24:15). Give your life to Jesus,
your King and Lord.
Prayer: Christ the King, "Your kingdom come, Your will be done on earth as
it is in heaven" (Mt 6:10).
Promise: "Anyone committed to the truth hears My voice." —Jn 18:37
Praise: "Viva Christo Rey!" Praised be Christ the King, both now and
forever. Amen. Alleluia!
(This teaching was submitted by a member of our editorial team.)
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