Jesus Will Reign

 Ezekiel 29-32; Revelations 11

“…’The kingdom of the world has become the kingdom of our Lord and of his Christ, and he will reign for ever and ever.’”

 “…’We give thanks to you, Lord God Almighty, the One who is and who was, because you have taken your great power and have begun to reign. The nations were angry; and your wrath has come. The time has come for judging the dead, and for rewarding your servants the prophets and your saints who reverence your name, both small and great - and for destroying those who destroy the earth.’”

Revelation 11:15, 17, 18

The kingdom of this world is currently ruled by the prince of the power of the air, Satan. The nations have given him their authority, but he is a usurper. Satan’s offer to Christ, that he would give him all the kingdoms of the world and their splendor if he would only bow down and worship him, was a real offer. Jesus refused, and instead chose the path of humility and obedience to the cross. However, the day of God’s wrath against sin and his judgment of the nations is coming. Upon his return, the resurrection power of God in Christ will rule the nations again. The time for judging and rewarding is coming. The temporary kingdoms of this world will become the Kingdom of our Lord, the Messiah, and he will reign forever.

“Lord Jesus, you are the King eternal. Your Kingdom work will be done, for your glory.”