The Last Great Transfer of Power

In the past, the Lord spoke of Assyria as being a great and beautiful tree which could host a multitude of birds. “All the birds of the heavens made their nests in its boughs; under its branches all the beasts of the field brought forth their young; and in its shadow all great nations made their home.” [1]

Later, the Lord spoke of the King of Babylon as such a tree, “You saw a tree in your dream. The tree grew large and strong. Its top touched the sky, and it could be seen from all over the earth. Its leaves were beautiful, and it had plenty of fruit. The fruit gave plenty of food for everyone. It was a home for the wild animals, and its branches were nesting places for the birds. You saw that tree. King, you are that tree! You have become great and powerful. You are like the tall tree that touched the sky—your power reaches to the far parts of the earth.” [2]

Later, Jesus spoke of the Kingdom of God as being such a tree. “The kingdom of heaven is like a mustard seed, which a man took and planted in his field. Though it is the smallest of all seeds, yet when it grows, it is the largest of garden plants and becomes a tree, so that the birds come and perch in its branches.” [3]

The Kingdom of Christ is destined to be the final and everlasting empire that rules the world, but until then, there are imposter kings and kingdoms that taut themselves to be the answer to the world’s problem, and to be the kingdom that cannot be destroyed, and people will flock to them, but be disappointed.

Jesus is God’s Messiah. He is the Only Savior. His kingdom has no end. His rule is based on righteous, peace and joy in the Holy Spirit. Eventually, the kingdoms of this world will be His. “At the Name of Jesus every knee will bow, of those in heaven, and of those on earth, and of those under the earth, and that every tongue will confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.” [4]

Soon, an heavenly angel will sound a trumpet, and all this shall come to pass suddenly. “Then the seventh angel sounded: and there were loud voices in heaven, saying, ‘The kingdoms of this world have become the kingdoms of our Lord and of His Christ, and He shall reign forever and ever!’” [5] This event will be last great transfer of power from one government to another.

This will be a wonderful day for those who have placed their hope in Christ for a better kingdom than ones we see now, but not for those who have trusted in lies and disregarded the truth.

It is vital to come to Christ on a personal basis, ask His forgiveness of your sins, and to commit to trusting and professing Him as your Lord and Savior.

[1] Ezekiel 31:6
[2] Daniel 4:20-22
[3] Matthew 13:31-32
[4] Romans 14:17; Philippians 2:10-11
[5] Revelation 11:15