Now let's compare. Under a democratic system of government, a governor is elected by the people. Well, no such animal in the Kingdom. But they also have the power to remove him or her from office. Well, again, no such thing in the Kingdom. A kingdom is not a democratic system, however, and this is especially true of the Kingdom of God. In a kingdom, the king's word is law and his will is absolute. The king appoints governors to oversee the various territories and regions of his kingdom; and only he can remove them. This is exactly how the government administration worked in the Roman Empire, which is one reason it was such an ideal model to serve as a backdrop for Christ's message of the Kingdom of Heaven. During Christ's earthly ministry, Pontius Pilate was the Roman governor of Judea, appointed by Tiberius Caesar, the emperor. Although Pilate proved to be a very unpopular governor, the people of Judea had no power to remove him. The most they could do was petition the emperor to recall and replace him, which they did in A.D. 36.
Carrying out the will of the king is the paramount responsibility of the governor. The same applies to the citizens of the Kingdom. If you state that you love Him, then you must keep His commandments, laws and principles. “As the Father loved Me, I also have loved you; abide in My love. If you keep My commandments, you will abide in My love, just as I have kept My Father’s commandments and abide in His love. The big difference between a king and a president is that the latter one cannot always have his will or way in the country. He has to negotiate with Congress. He has to debate and discuss and often makes compromises just to get part of what he wants. Even then, the final legislation is subject to judicial review and can be overturned if it is judged to violate the constitution.
Remember this, Jesus the Christ is King of kings. He is the Beginning and the End. And He has on His robe and on His thigh a name written: KING OF KINGS AND LORD OF LORDS. “And behold, I am coming quickly, and My reward is with Me, to give to every one according to his work. I am the Alpha and the Omega, the Beginning and the End, the First and the Last.”
John 15:9-10 Revelation 19:16 Revelation 22:12-13
~~W.R. Luchie
Carrying out the will of the king is the paramount responsibility of the governor. The same applies to the citizens of the Kingdom. If you state that you love Him, then you must keep His commandments, laws and principles. “As the Father loved Me, I also have loved you; abide in My love. If you keep My commandments, you will abide in My love, just as I have kept My Father’s commandments and abide in His love. The big difference between a king and a president is that the latter one cannot always have his will or way in the country. He has to negotiate with Congress. He has to debate and discuss and often makes compromises just to get part of what he wants. Even then, the final legislation is subject to judicial review and can be overturned if it is judged to violate the constitution.
Remember this, Jesus the Christ is King of kings. He is the Beginning and the End. And He has on His robe and on His thigh a name written: KING OF KINGS AND LORD OF LORDS. “And behold, I am coming quickly, and My reward is with Me, to give to every one according to his work. I am the Alpha and the Omega, the Beginning and the End, the First and the Last.”
John 15:9-10 Revelation 19:16 Revelation 22:12-13
~~W.R. Luchie
