Human political leaders vs. the King Power of the people versus power of the Emperor of the universe Monarchy versus parliament/senate vs. anarchy The true King versus counterfeit rulers  Ever wondered why human Kingdoms rise up, fail, struggle, constantly compete, keep changing, never last, struggle to solve our societal troubles, discriminate, endless wars, unjust wars, oppress, controlled by anarchists or controlled by murderous despots, manipulated by others? Ever wonder who you can believe? Struggle to know which story is based on truth? 

Ever wondered what on earth has happened to our world?   The book of 1 Samuel chapter 8 explains the background to modern governments and why are in the state we are currently are... -God as king was no longer society's desire. We chose human rulers over God, and we have never recovered from the consequences of this decision.  (1 Samuel 8:10-18) God and His mediators (prophets) warn us what human rulers look like: heavy taxes, more and more rules, more control, dependency on a man-made state, women taken, long hours of work, money taken, endless senseless wars, confusion, competition for leadership, direction ruled by the masses, authority hated, authority doubted. Why? 

A human being has a different kind of rule to the monarchy of Emperor Jesus.   Psalm 95:3 'The Lord is the Great God, the great King' The Lord Jesus is above all 'gods' and all politicians.  Think about it... Human kings only rule a little piece of land, the little things.  Jesus sees the whole universe and beyond. He gifts all his people who look to Him, with guidance through life's journey, with peace, understanding, insights, solutions and ability to go through anything thrown at us. Jesus knows when to give us mercy and when to war against evil, but of course - God knows and sees us all (Revelation 19 & 21). No earthly king can do this. King Jesus can.   Countries based on the rule of Jesus Jesus shows us how to run countries, the 'perfect hand guide' in the Bible is ignored by most modern rulers. Yet, on our own we are not doing very well. 

Most politicians today have taken power or have been given power by the people. Western civilisations make a contract with political leaders to receive services in return. Rulers in some parts of the world steal power. Others, and pockets in most societies, push for anarchy. The more we leave god out of our lives, the more messed up our nations will become.   Who is King Jesus, and why is it worth asking Him to be our ultimate leader? Revelation 18-19 we see the final judgement of the nations - the unjust acts dealt with, the innocent protected, Jesus and the armies of heaven fighting once and for all for the health, life and good of human-beings.

Psalm 145:8-9, 13-14 The Lord is gracious and full of compassion, Slow to anger and great in mercy. The Lord is good to all, And His tender mercies are over all His works.  Psalm 145:13-18 Your kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, and Your dominion endures throughout all generations. The Lord upholds all who fall, and raises up all who are bowed down. The eyes of all look expectantly to You, and You give them their food in due season. You open Your hand and satisfy the desire of every living thing. The Lord is righteous in all His ways, Gracious in all His works. The Lord is near to all who call upon Him, To all who call upon Him in truth.