Handel's Messiah has a refrain that echoes from Isaiah:
"And He shall reign forever and ever..."
That's a long time folks!
Most of us can never remember a time when Queen Elizabeth II wasn't reigning over the UK, but, sadly, there will be an end to her reign one day.
Not so with Jesus:
Isaiah 9:6-7 AMPC
For to us a Child is born, to us a Son is given; and the government shall be upon His shoulder, and His name shall be called Wonderful Counsellor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father [of Eternity], Prince of Peace. [7] Of the increase of His government and of peace there shall be no end, upon the throne of David and over his kingdom, to establish it and to uphold it with justice and with righteousness from the [latter] time forth, even forevermore. The zeal of the Lord of hosts will perform this.
Unlike our Queen, who has no say in running the government, Jesus will not only be King, but the government will be on His shoulders.
In a day when our leaders have feet of clay and are in a constant quandary of how to proceed against the many crises that rear their heads - what a fantastic promise that someone capable, fair and wise will be in charge FOREVER!
Our leaders don't know how to combat climate change, illegal immigration, corruption in the police, the coronavirus pandemic.
However lousy the present and future outlook seems, the UPLOOK is glorious!
Jesus is coming back to reign!
Hold on, be strong, look up!
How can this happen you ask?
Answer: The zeal of the the Lord of hosts will perform it.
God has a heavenly army at His command which makes earthly ones look like chocolate soldiers!
Remember what Jesus said:
Matthew 26:53 AMPC
Do you suppose that I cannot appeal to My Father, and He will immediately provide Me with more than twelve legions [more than 80,000] of angels?
King Jesus is "gonna reign" forever folks!
Time for a "hallelujah chorus"... sing along with Handel!!
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