Not God's World
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Why can the governments of men not get along, avoid war—and find peace and agreement? Why such constant instability, scandal and division among leaders everywhere? Why so much favoritism, antagonism between parties, ethics violations, political arm-twisting and lobbying, infighting, poor judgment, corruption, bribery, misrepresentation—and outright lying—in virtually all national governments? Why are there seemingly endless revolutions and military coups? Why no shortage of demagogues, dictators and revolutionaries, always promising to make things better, yet invariably bringing worse problems and conditions?
Where did the governments of men come from? Who is behind them?—Who guides them? What is the source of the strife and competition in today’s world? We must ask again in this light: Is thisGod’s world—reflecting His Way, and His direction and guidance?
Most religionists and churchmen blindly assume it is. Thus, they conclude that if, as they usually put it, “All Christians work together, in love and unity, to make this world and its governments a safer and better place for everyone”—or for democracy and freedom, as some emphasize—“we can bring peace, happiness and prosperity to all.” Many naïvely believe that if they can “fix the world”—or even just improve it—they can usher in God’s kingdom on Earth. Also, and even more naïve, is that many believe they can influence governments to become more godly.
This is fantasy!—a completely wrong view, and it is not what God expects—or wants! Nowhere did Jesus say, “Go into the world and strive to make it a better place by becoming part of it.” He said, “Go you into all the world and preach the gospel”—about His coming government—as well as teach “all things whatsoever I have commanded you” (Mark 16:15; Matt. 28:20). And the Bible also commands, “Come out from among them [the world], and be you separate” (II Cor. 6:17), and further, speaking of society’s Babylonish ways, “Come out of her, My people, that you be not partakers of her sins, and receive not of her plagues” (Rev. 18:4).
Why did Jesus instruct His disciples to come out of the world’s systems and governments?
The Bible speaks of Satan who “deceives the whole world” (Rev. 12:9). Remember, it says, “thewhole world.” Recognize that this staggering statement is in your Bible—the one in your house!
For now, let’s focus on one aspect of the enormous understanding within this passage. If Satan has deceived the entire world, how can it be God’s world? Since the whole world is deceived—and the apostle John also recorded that “the whole world lies in wickedness” (I John 5:19)—modern civilization cannot be of God. It is cut off from Him (Isa. 59:1-2; Jer. 5:25).
Now, if you do not accept Revelation 12:9 as revealed knowledge from God, any hope of personally breaking free of this deception is lost! If you do, think! Worldwide deception would certainly include influence upon, and control over, the human governments of all nations.
Message About Government
Prior to Jesus’ birth, an angel appeared to His mother, Mary. Here is what she was told: “...the angel Gabriel was sent from God unto...Nazareth, to a virgin...and the virgin’s name was Mary. And the angel came in unto her, and said, Hail, you that are highly favored...you shall conceive in your womb, and bring forth a Son, and shall call His name JESUS. He shall be great, and shall be called the Son of the Highest: and the Lord God shall give unto Him the throne of His father David: and He shall reignover the house of Jacob forever; and of His kingdom there shall be no end” (Luke 1:26-28; 31-33).
Jesus told Pilate, “My kingdom [His government] is not of this world” (John 18:36). Pilate asked, “Are you a king then?” Jesus responded, “You say that I am a king. To this end was I born, and for this cause came I into the world” (Jn 18:37). Jesus Christ was born to be a King!
Here is what was foretold in Isaiah about Christ. It begs to be repeated at this point: “For unto us a Child is born, unto us a Son is given: and the government shall be upon His shoulder: and His Name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, the Prince of Peace. Of the increase of His government and peace there shall be no end, upon the throne of David, and upon His kingdom, to order it, and to establish it with judgment and with justice from henceforth even forever” (Isa 9:6-7).
When Christ establishes God’s government on Earth, it will usher in peace for all nations!
Literal Nations and Peoples
Soon the whole world will see that “the kingdoms of this world are become the kingdoms of our Lord, and of His Christ; and He shall reign forever and ever” (Rev. 11:15). Just as there is no doubt that countries today represent real, literal, physical governments (kingdoms), this passage leaves no doubt that God’s coming government is also real and literal.
Jesus Christ was born to rule all nations of the earth forever. This is the central theme of the entire Bible: “And out of [Christ’s] mouth goes a sharp sword, that with it He should smite the nations: and He shall rule them with a rod of iron...and on His thigh a name written, KING OF KINGS, AND LORD OF LORDS” (Rev. 19:15-16).
Have you ever been told about these passages? Any of them? I never learned or even heard of them in the church of my youth—yet here they are, available with unmistakable clarity.