Worship for Today: The wise and just ruler.

The Lord is awe-inspiring, fearsome, fascinating, intriguing, majestic, and full of splendor: breathtaking! Here is what I saw of him in Ecclesiastes 10:5-7,

 

"There is an evil I have seen under the sun, the sort of error that arises from a ruler: Fools are put in many high positions, while the rich occupy the low ones. I have seen slaves on horseback, while princes go on foot like slaves."

 

What strikes me about this passage are the inappropriate outcomes Solomon points to that take place in this lost and fallen world. Because this world is populated by people with fallen natures who are less than what God intended and designed, its rulers seem incapable of ruling wisely and skillfully. Decisions made and actions taken often result in that which is inappropriate, unjust and unseemly. What else should we expect in a world existing under God's judgment for sin and rebellion?

 

One of the wonderful things we have to look forward to, as believers in Jesus Christ, is his return to planet Earth to rule justly and wisely. In his greeting in Revelation, John says, "Grace and peace to you from him who is, and who was, and who is to come, and from the seven spirits before his throne, and from Jesus Christ, who is the faithful witness, the firstborn from the dead, and the ruler of the kings of the earth." Revelation 1:5. Of this ruler John says, "She [the woman of Revelation 12] gave birth to a son, a male child, who will rule all the nations with an iron scepter." Revelation 12:5. Of the Kingdom of Jesus Christ, from the sons of Korah, in Psalm 45, is the quoted passage, "Your throne, O God, will last for ever and ever; a scepter of justice will be the scepter of your kingdom. You love righteousness and hate wickedness; therefore God, your God, has set you above your companions by anointing you with the oil of joy."

 

This will be a time when the Ruler will rule justly. This will be a time when wise decisions and appropriate decisions are made. This will be a time when one can count on what is just, seemingly and fair taking place. This will be a time we should all be excitedly waiting for!

 

Anything of the Lord capture your heart from Scripture today? Share your thoughts of worship with us from your Bible reading today. We'd love to hear from you!

Trevor Fisk
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