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===Redemption as the bringing of justice and the rule of God to the meek of the earth.===

The Book of Isaiah contains several promises concerning the Servant of the Lord. The Servant of the Lord is Christ—Head and Body. When Christ comes the humble will obtain justice. The meek will inherit the earth. 

But with righteousness shall he judge the poor, and reprove with equity for the meek of the earth: and he shall smite the earth: with the rod of his mouth, and with the breath of his lips shall he slay the wicked. (Isaiah 11:4)

Behold my servant, whom I uphold; mine elect, in whom my soul delighteth; I have put my spirit upon him: he shall bring forth judgment [justice] to the Gentiles [nations]. (Isaiah 42:1)

We do not always picture the coming of the Lord as resulting in the bringing of justice to mankind. But the removing of self-seeking government and the installing of righteous kings over the saved nations is an important aspect of the redemption included in the thousand-year Kingdom Age.

In every nation of our day there is injustice because of the wickedness of the rulers. Some peoples are starving and their rulers will not permit food to be given to them. Children are being sold into prostitution. Robbery, rape, and murder are widespread. Bribery, corruption, lying, stealing, self-exaltation characterize every major government. Relief efforts continue to fail because those in charge use such efforts as an opportunity to become wealthy by diverting the food and money to themselves. Governments that at one time had been Christian—at least in name—are now refusing even to acknowledge God. 

Behold, a king shall reign in righteousness, and princes shall rule in judgment. (Isaiah 32:1)

Much of the training given by the Lord to His saints is to make them wise, compassionate rulers. Suffering is an important part of the curriculum. The suffering the saints experience teaches them stern obedience to the Father—the first requirement of a ruler.

Suffering also teaches us patience. Those who govern people must be patient. They must not judge according to their physical eyes or ears but from what they hear from God.

The God of Israel said, the Rock of Israel spake to me, He that ruleth over men must be just, ruling in the fear of God. And he shall be as the light of the morning, when the sun riseth, even a morning without clouds; as the tender grass springing out of the earth by clear shining after rain. (II Samuel 23:3,4)

The oppressed of the earth are to lift up their head. Redemption is coming! The righteous King and His righteous princes are at the door! When they come from Heaven the evil governments shall be overthrown—smashed with the rod of iron of the Spirit of God.

Then the poor of the earth will rejoice. The godly will dance for joy and sing in the heights of Zion.

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