President or King?

The recent election in the United States has caused a lot of strong feelings on all sides of the issue. Some felt strongly for Hillary Clinton and others felt strongly for Donald Trump. Many felt that neither candidate was who they really desired to see as president. Some people actually wrote-in votes for “Jesus” or “God” as their choice.
With all the debate and occurrences before and after the election, I have thought of this write-in as Jesus for president. Considering this title is very unsettling. Jesus is far more than the president who will rule for the next four years over our lives. Jesus is the king forever!
A president is voted into office by the people. He or she will rule four to eight years, depending upon re-election. If dissatisfied with the actions of the president, the voters have the ability to vote him or her out of office. On the other hand, a king is born into royalty. With royal blood flowing through his veins, the King has both the inherent rights and responsibilities of ruling over and caring for the subjects of his kingdom. The same applies to a queen who rules.
Jesus is not only the king He is the king of kings. He is by very nature the God of the universe. “For the Lord your God is God of gods and Lord of lords, the great, the mighty, the terrible God, Who is not partial and takes no bribe. He executes justice for the fatherless and the widow, and loves the stranger or temporary resident and gives him food and clothing.” (Deuteronomy 10:17-18 AMP) He is perfect.
The Kingship of Jesus is evidenced from His very birth on this earth. Years before His arrival Isaiah prophesied, “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 Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father [of Eternity], Prince of Peace.” (Isaiah 9:6 AMP) Even the night sky announced this truth. “Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, wise men [astrologers] from the east came to Jerusalem, asking, Where is He Who has been born King of the Jews? For we have seen His star in the east at its rising and have come to worship Him.” (Matthew 2:1-2 AMP)

We have been chosen by this great king. There was no voting on our part. “You have not chosen Me, but I have chosen you and I have appointed you [I have planted you], that you might go and bear fruit and keep on bearing, and that your fruit may be lasting [that it may remain, abide], so that whatever you ask the Father in My Name [as presenting all that I AM], He may give it to you. This is what I command you: that you love one another.” (John 15:16-17 AMP) He chose to love and care for us.

As subjects of the Lord’s kingdom, we have a responsibility to trust and obey Him. “To keep all His precepts unsullied and flawless, irreproachable, until the appearing of our Lord Jesus Christ (the Anointed One), which [appearing] will be shown forth in His own proper time by the blessed, only Sovereign (Ruler), the King of kings and the Lord of lords,” (1 Timothy 6:14-15 AMP) We will fail at times, but we are encouraged that our king is loving and always forgiving. “O give thanks to the Lord of lords, for His mercy and loving-kindness endure forever - To Him Who alone does great wonders, for His mercy and loving-kindness endure forever;” (Psalm 136:3-4 AMP)

Even when things occur in our lives that we may not have chosen, we can experience peace and comfort under the rule of our mighty King. “John to the seven assemblies (churches) that are in Asia: May grace (God's unmerited favor) be granted to you and spiritual peace (the peace of Christ's kingdom) from Him Who is and Who was and Who is to come, and from the seven Spirits [the sevenfold Holy Spirit] before His throne, and from Jesus Christ the faithful and trustworthy Witness, the Firstborn of the dead [first to be brought back to life] and the Prince (Ruler) of the kings of the earth. To Him Who ever loves us and has once [for all] loosed and freed us from our sins by His own blood,” (Revelation 1:4-5 AMP) He knows what is best and always acts on our behalf. “As for God, His way is perfect! The word of the Lord is tested and tried; He is a shield to all those who take refuge and put their trust in Him.” (Psalm 18:30 AMP)

He rules with justice and will continue through eternity. “But as to the Son, He says to Him, Your throne, O God, is forever and ever (to the ages of the ages), and the scepter of Your kingdom is a scepter of absolute righteousness (of justice and straightforwardness). You have loved righteousness [You have delighted in integrity, virtue, and uprightness in purpose, thought, and action] and You have hated lawlessness (injustice and iniquity). Therefore God, [even] Your God (Godhead), has anointed You with the oil of exultant joy and gladness above and beyond Your companions.” (Hebrews 1:8-9 AMP) There is no end to His term. “And in the days of these [final ten] kings shall the God of heaven set up a kingdom which shall never be destroyed, nor shall its sovereignty be left to another people; but it shall break and crush and consume all these kingdoms and it shall stand forever.” (Daniel 2:44 AMP)

When things are tough, remember that your King is in control and knows best. He will never let you down and your place in His kingdom is secure forever.