In the tent

When the oppressor is no more, and destruction has ceased, and he who tramples underfoot has vanished from the land, then a throne will be established in steadfast love, and on it will sit in faithfulness in the tent of David one who judges and seeks justice and is swift to do righteousness.

Jesus. After the tribulations of the end times, then will be established the throne of Jesus. He judges and seeks justice. He is not corrupted by worldly concerns but is swift to do righteousness. Love that phrase.

Now it's a little weird because this verse is in the middle of passages about the destruction of different people groups, and we could probably have a really nice philosophical discussion about what it all means; though that is one of my favorite things to do in the morning (really, that isn't sarcasm - I'm a HUGE morning person), I figure I don't really know enough about Biblical history or prophesy to go there. What I do know is that throughout the Bible, sometimes certain nations are actually metaphors for others. Because it was written before the world as we know it existed, we have a lot of countries they would never have thought to exist. So just because it says Moab or Babylon doesn't always mean those places. I think this might be one of those times. I'm sure God poured out justice on whoever these Moabites are, but I also think they represent someone who is around today or will be soon. I firmly believe we are living in the end times, but it's not like the world is going to end tomorrow (or in December). I mean, things are bad, but from what I know of people, it can get a whole lot worse. I reckon it will.

Anyway, all that matters is when it's all said and done, Jesus will be King. Some of us will get to enjoy that peace and joy for all eternity. I hope and pray that it is a most everyone. It will be a vast multitude beyond measure.

Partay!!

Lord, turn this world toward You! Bring revival to the young. Bring renewal to the old. Send Your Spirit into this earth and into Your followers. Send us out with Your Spirit and Your Truth. Give us Your words and Your wisdom. Allow us to be like You. Thank You, Praise You for looking on us with favor and for the gift of eternal life!! You alone deserve all our love!!


Amen. Amen. Amen.