• This blog, and post, will always direct you directly to your Creator, and God’s Word (Jesus).
• Directly means directly. No pastors, nor incorporated, so-called, “Christian” churches. Absolutely no human being between you and your Creator.

• But the hour is coming, and now is, when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth; for the Father is seeking such to worship Him. 24 God is Spirit, and those who worship Him must worship in spirit and truth.”   John 4:23-24.

• The actual Greek and/or Hebrew is [red] and in square brackets [   ].

• We all need reminders:   Jesus is the Word of God. The good message of John, first chapter:

In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 He was in the beginning with God. 3 All things were made through Him, and without Him nothing was made that was made.

Verse 14:  And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we beheld His glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father, full of grace [graciousness] and truth.

Today’s topic:

CHOOSE YOUR “KING” (LEADER) WISELY:

Definition of a King:   a male ruler of a country who usually inherits his position and rules for life.

• Focus on the, “ruler of a country”. In the “modern” world that could be a King, Queen, President, or Prime Minister, depending on the country in which you live.
• Lord Jesus Christ’s name and title:   Lord [Supreme Authority] Jesus [Jesus/Jehoshua] Christ [Anointed].
• Just what don’t you understand about Supreme Authority?

• You have a simple choice:   1. Giving total, supreme, allegiance to your national leader, or 2.  giving total, supreme allegiance to your Creator, Jesus Christ (the Word of God).

• I think there’s a great misunderstanding of Romans, chapter 13, by many people. There are several other scriptures which clarify our understanding of our relationship with our human government. This will be covered in a future post, but we must be respectful of our human authorities.
• We are to respect our human authorities, but God is still overall Supreme:

• Honor [prize] all people. Love the brotherhood. Fear [be frightened (of)] God. Honor [prize] the king [sovereign].   1 Peter 2:17
• My son, fear [fear] the Lord [Self Existent] and the king [king];

Do not associate with those given to change;   Prov. 24:21

• England requires new citizens to swear/affirm an oath:   The Oath of Allegiance (Judicial or Official Oath) is a promise to be loyal to the British monarch, and his or her heirs and successors, sworn by certain public servants in the United Kingdom, and also by newly naturalized subjects in citizenship ceremonies.

• New Canadians don’t get away from it either:
• In Canada, the King is the Head of State; therefore, in order to become citizens, all applicants for citizenship who are 14 years of age or older must swear or affirm to be faithful and bear true allegiance to His Majesty King Charles the Third, King of Canada, His Heirs and Successors. Jul 8, 2021

• New Americans don’t really get away with it either:
• The Naturalization Act of 1906 added the section of the oath requiring new citizens to defend the Constitution and laws of the United States of America against all enemies, foreign and domestic; and bear true faith and allegiance to the same. The Oath acquired a standard text in 1929.

• Definition of Allegiance:   loyalty or commitment of a subordinate to a superior or of an individual to a group or cause.

• We know how this part of the story ends:

• “The ten horns which you saw are ten kings [sovereigns] who have received no kingdom as yet, but they receive authority for one hour as kings [sovereigns] with the beast [dangerous animal]. 13 These are of one mind, and they will give their power [force] and authority [privilege] to the beast [dangerous animal]. 14 These will make war with the Lamb, and the Lamb will overcome [subdue] them, for He is Lord [Supreme in Authority] of lords [Supremes in Authority] and King [Sovereign] of kings [Sovereigns]; and those who are with Him are called [invited], chosen [selected], and faithful [trustworthy].”   Rev. 17:12-14

• And I saw the beast [dangerous animal], the kings [sovereigns]  of the earth, and their armies [armaments], gathered together to make war [warfare] against Him who sat on the horse and against His army. 20 Then the beast [dangerous animal] was captured, and with him the false [spurious] prophet who worked signs [indications] in his presence, by which he deceived [caused to roam (from safety, truth, and virtue)] those who received the mark [scratch/etching] of the beast [dangerous animal] and those who worshiped [fawned or crouched to] his image [likeness]. These two were cast [thrown] alive into the lake [pond] of fire [lightning ???] burning [set on fire] with brimstone [sulphur]. 21 And the rest [remaining ones] were killed with the sword [sabre] which proceeded from the mouth of Him who sat on the horse. And all the birds were filled with their flesh.   Rev. 19:19-21

• So much for nuclear weapons!

• Your human leader may live 70 to 100 years, Jesus will live forever:

However, for this reason I obtained mercy, that in me first Jesus Christ might show all longsuffering [forbearance], as a pattern to those who are going to believe on Him for everlasting [perpetual] life. 17 Now to the King eternal [(in) perpetuity], immortal [undecaying], invisible, to God who alone is wise, be honor [value] and glory forever and ever. Amen.  

1 Tim. 1:16-17

• Choose your “King” wisely.

• You follow your human leader, as long as they follow Jesus. Unfortunately, I think they generally mean well, but they get terrible theological advice.

• To finalize this post, and to further clarify the subject, we go back to antichrist:

ANTICHRIST

• As I’ve said before, a lot of these topics overlay each other.
• You have a prime example of antichrist right in front of you almost every day (in the news, August, 2023).
• You have the Ukraine war.
• On the one side you have the Russian leader, who says something like, “the guys over the hill are bad guys. Go kill them”.
• On the other side you have the Ukrainian leader saying something like, “the guys over the hill are bad guys. Go kill them”.
• The Ancient Greek for “antichrist” is, “an opponent of the Messiah” (Jesus).

• In opposition, you have your Creator saying:

• “You have heard that it was said to those of old, ‘You shall not murder [be a murderer], and whoever murders will be in danger [liable] of the judgment [tribunal/justice].’ 22 But I say to you that whoever is angry with his brother without a cause shall be in danger of the judgment. And whoever says to his brother, ‘Raca [O empty one/worthless] !’ shall be in danger of the council. But whoever says, ‘You fool [dull/stupid]!’ shall be in danger of hell fire.    Mat. 5:21-22

• “You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy [hateful (one)] .’ 44 But I say to you, love your enemies [hateful (ones)], bless [speak well of] those who curse [loathe] you, do good [well] to those who hate [detest] you, and pray for those who spitefully use [insult/slander] you and persecute [pursue] you, 45 that you may be sons of your Father in heaven; for He makes His sun rise on the evil [hurtful] and on the good, and sends rain on the just and on the unjust.    Mat. 5:43-45

• You’re hardly showing love to someone by dropping bombs, or rockets, on their heads!

• So both sides in the Ukraine war are in opposition to the Messiah (Jesus), and hence antichrist.

• One of Jesus’ titles is, “Prince of Peace”:

• For unto us a Child is born,

Unto us a Son is given;

And the government will be upon His shoulder.

And His name will be called

Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God,

Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.   Isa. 9:6.