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It has always been the plan for Jesus to be the Ruler of this earth.
The prophet, Micah calls Him the “…ruler [of] Israel…” (Micah 5:2). In Luke 1:32-33 the angel who promised Mary she would have the baby who would be the Savior of the world, also told her,
“He shall be great, and shall be called the Son of the Highest: and the Lord God shall give unto Him the throne of His father David: and he shall reign over the house of Jacob forever; and of his kingdom there shall be no end.”
Over the last 100 years in America many have suggested that Jesus’ kingdom is only a spiritual kingdom. And, indeed, He does have a spiritual kingdom; for He rules the souls of those in whose spirit He resides: Those who have been born again and thus, are part of His kingdom.
But He’s more than a spiritual King. He is the Creator and Sustainer of this whole universe, and He is the author of civil government. Civil government is His idea. He first instituted it with Noah and his sons. After the great flood, Noah was Continue reading