Good morning as we are reminded that this is an election year for most of the year. Don't you just feel tired thinking of that? In John's time they often had a different kind of ruler, one the common person did not get to vote for or against, the king. In the Revelation, John passes on an interesting title for our Lord: "Jesus Christ, the faithful witness, the firstborn from the dead, and the ruler over the kings of the earth." (1:3) It's that last one that stands out when it comes to leaders, whether they be presidents or kings. Ruler over the kings of the earth, a fine thing to say about our Lord, one that the world might not want to acknowledge.
Of course, John makes clear from the very beginning of the Revelation that the words and titles come from God. It is God's revelation not John's. Therefore, when it comes to Ruler over the kings of the earth, it is a matter of believing it or don't. For us who believe in Him already, Jesus is the King of kings and Lord of lords, simple as that. We need to participate in our republic but we don't have to worry over who the nation selects as the next leader. We already have a ruler over any kings or presidents that come along. Election year is a bit of a trial that seems to have started early, but no worries!
Have a better day in Christ!Bucky
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