Government

Around the world, many large nations are under pressure from ethnic or tribal minorities within their borders. Kosovo recently declared independence from Serbia. Kenya is torn by tribal rivalries over disputed election results. Chechnya desires freedom from Russian control. The Basque people of Spain want to be separate from Madrid’s oversight.

But will any of these peoples truly be happier and better off going their own way? Will they be able to provide themselves a better government and a better life than what they are leaving behind?

The question is not, “Which form of government is best for a nation?” The question should be, “Will any humanly devised government ever rule wisely for the benefit of all the people?” Though new governments may begin with high ideals, history shows that politics and self-interest will eventually corrupt the best of intentions.

When the Messiah soon returns, the nations of this world will become subject to the Government of God, for their own good, whether they like it at first or not! “For unto us a Child is born, unto us a Son is given; and the government will be upon His shoulder. And His name will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Of the increase of His government and peace there will be no end, upon the throne of David and over His kingdom, to order it and establish it with judgment and justice from that time forward, even forever. The zeal of the Lord of hosts will perform this” (Isaiah 9:6-7).