Somewhere else in the world there are Kings who has absolute power. Their word is law. Their likes and dislikes becomes the culture. When George Bush Snr. was president of the United States, it became common knowledge that he disliked Broccoli. Many youngsters took his cue and told their mothers that they agreed with the president.
We, humans, love to crown people as king or queen. Many do not call themselves kings but they rule a kingdom. We speak of the king of Rock and Roll. There is also kingdoms of medicine, art, science, war, politics, economics, religion, education, fashion, entertainment, sport, etc
During the era of Kings in the history of Israel it was apparent how much power a king had, but also the responsibility to lead. Just think of King David, King Saul, Hezekiah, Nebucadnesar and King Ahasuerus. A king had absolute authority, sovereign power. He commanded and it was done. His word was law. He was ultimately in control of his Kingdom.
The subjects could choose to disobey and dishonor their king. They could rise up against him. They may even have betrayed him and joined the enemy. But he was the King. He held life or death in his hand.
There is a King of kings. His authority is absolute. He rules every other king and kingdom. It is all His. It does not matter much what people's opinion is about His rule as King. He cannot be dethroned. He has all power, all authority. He is in charge. He is patient and kind. His wrath is fierce.
Let us come humbly to His throne and entreat Him to intervene in this time of trouble. He truly is the only one who has authority to change anything.
