King of Kings

My readings today go between 2 Kings and 2 Chronicles. Sometimes I like to read what comes next, and I seem to notice a pattern here. Page upon page, chapter upon chapter, I see a history of Kings and leaders. Some were good, some were not. Each were important enough to be included in the holiest of books, but each had their own flaws. Each had a part in the plan, way upon way, decision upon decision. Each left their mark on the world they lived in. Because they were in charge of matters, in charge of people, each of them had an effect on those around them. Like a domino, each choice fell upon the life of another and each action created a reaction in one form or the other.

It reads much like an American History book, citing the effects of each American President. Just like those in Biblical times, each one has had their place in the plan. Each has had their own flaws; each has left their mark on the world they lived in.

Today, I hear much talk on the news about our current President and the other world leaders. It doesn't matter so much if I think he is making good choices. It doesn't even matter if the other leaders think he is making good choices. Whatever choice he makes is going to have an effect. Like a domino, each action will create a reaction.

This seems disheartening to me, seemingly as if this merry-go-round of choices will either help or harm, but will never truly heal. The truth of the matter is, if we relied on the leaders of our own world, disheartened is the best emotion we could hope for.

But wait, there is a living King of Kings, and to this day, He still reigns. We can find ourselves thankful that, regardless of what our worldly leaders are doing, our true King made the ultimate decision long ago. Long ago, on a rugged cross, our King made the choice to bear something He did not deserve, just to save us. And one day, our King of Kings will make His appearance again. Perhaps, one day soon. When that day comes, every worldly government and structure that we have put our faith into will crumble before our eyes. On that day, the day the dominoes fall for the final time, the day that each action produces a final reaction, every single person, rich or poor, will know there is but one true King.

Glory to the King of Kings! Through You only, do we find true peace, true healing, true destiny, true wisdom, true Life!