Traveling to Israel on a pilgrimage to what many Christians refer to as “the Holy Land” may be on your “bucket list.” Visiting the actual places that are described in the Bible is said to be a life-changing, spiritual experience.

One of the highlights in the northern region of Galilee is Mount Arbel. From atop the mountain, one can see where the international highway ran right next to the mountain.

People from many different nations traveled that ancient highway. Powerful kings from Assyria, Babylon, Greece, and Rome led their armies through that area. Those kings were great, but now they’re gone. Their kingdoms didn’t last.

Even a country as great as the United States has no guarantee it’s power will last. Ultimately, only one kingdom will stand forever— the kingdom over which Jesus Christ will rule.”

History has seen many empires, dynasties, and kingdoms come and go. At the height of their power and greatness, the leaders of those kingdoms might have thought they would remain on top of the world, but history has proven otherwise. Even a country as great as the United States has no guarantee it’s power will last. Ultimately, only one kingdom will stand forever— the kingdom over which Jesus Christ will rule. King David was quite aware of God’s blessing on his life. David had a plan to serve God well, but God had a greater plan for David.

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