God's Provision! (part 4 of 4)

Oh to have some stability for life. There are many nations that continue in chaos, unrest and upheaval because of the constant shifting of the powers over them. Governments change, policies change, economy is affected, and varying other aspects of life are significantly impacted. Something more CONSTANT is needed; a GOVERNING POWER that remains in place to bring order and stability to life.

Once more, reading the key text we began with for this series…
“(3) My anger is hot against the shepherds, and I will punish the leaders; for the LORD OF HOSTS CARES FOR HIS FLOCK, the house of Judah, and will make them like his majestic steed in battle. (4) FROM HIM SHALL COME THE CORNERSTONE, from him the TENT PEG, from him the BATTLE BOW, from him every RULER -- all of them together.” ( Zechariah 10:3-4 ESV)

Those who were to be leaders of God’s “flock” were not doing a very good job, but God would provide. God encouraged His people regarding leaders who would come from Him because He knew (and knows) how much good leadership is needed. He also had in mind the ultimate SOVEREIGNTY He would send in whom would be found the truest sense of peace and stability.

It was prophesied first by Jacob as he spoke to his sons prior to his death, that
“The SCEPTER SHALL NOT DEPART FROM JUDAH, nor the ruler’s staff from between his feet, until tribute comes to him; and to him shall be the obedience of the people.” ( Genesis 49:10 ESV)

Much later, in the prophecy of Micah we read…
“But you, O Bethlehem Ephrathah, who are too little to be among the clans of Judah, from you shall come forth for me one who is to be RULER IN ISRAEL, WHOSE ORIGIN IS FROM OF OLD, FROM ANCIENT DAYS.” ( Micah 5:2 ESV)

Micah’s prophecy definitely pointed to the eternal One, our Lord Jesus Christ who came and in Whose hand the “scepter” of authority has been placed. Is that authority being recognized?

The Hebrew writer (quoting from Psalm 45:6-7) noted…
“(8) But OF THE SON HE SAYS, ‘YOUR THRONE, O GOD, IS FOREVER AND EVER, THE SCEPTER OF UPRIGHTNESS IS THE SCEPTER OF YOUR KINGDOM. (9) You have loved righteousness and hated wickedness; therefore God, your God, has anointed you with the oil of gladness beyond your companions.’” ( Hebrews 1:8-9 ESV)

When Jesus came onto life’s scene, a KING was being anticipated. However, that idea greatly concerned Herod who tried to eliminate the competition. ( Matthew 2:3 & 16) Upon seeing the great compassion and power Jesus possessed in feeding a multitude of people, there were those who were ready to come make Him a KING by force. ( John 6:15) Jesus would become KING, but not at their hands. Then there were the Jewish leaders. When they considered the notion of Jesus being KING they opted to state their allegiance to Caesar by declaring, “We have no king but Caesar.” ( John 19:14-15)

Are we continuing to accept Jesus as the KING of our life? Is His SOVEREIGNTY firmly established on the throne of our heart? Who the “ruler” is over our life is of utmost importance. Who (or what) we allow to be SOVERIGN in our life must be considered. May our cry be, “We have NO KING BUT JESUS!"

Have a great day UNDER THE LOVING RULE OF OUR LORD JESUS!
Carl

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