During his ministry, Yeshua, (Jesus), knew that many would be opposed to his Messiahship. As the Son of God is equivalent to King and Messiah, his enemies were rejecting his claim to being anointed as God's king. This is for the most part because the Jews who refused him as Messiah were quite happy with the way things were. Annas, the father-in-law of Caiaphas, had been appointed high priest by the Roman legate Quirinus in the year 6 A.D. Caiaphas had been removed as high priest by Roman procurator Valerius Gratus for imposing and executing capital sentences which had been forbidden by the imperial government. Although he was now only an ex-high priest, he was still the most powerful man in the affairs of the Jews, presiding over the Sanhedrin at times, and practically dictated its decisions.
This was the status quo that Yeshua challenged with speech about the coming Kingdom of God of which he was King designate. Yeshua speaks of their attitudes with this parable about evil tenants of a master's vineyard: "But when the tenants saw the son, they said to each other, 'This is the heir. Come, let's kill him and take his inheritance.' Yeshua is that son and heir. Those opposed to his reign killed him in order to take his inheritance. His inheritance is rulership over all the earth under his Father's authority! Here is what Paul said of those of us who are looking for Yeshua return to rule the earth: "in the future there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day; and not only to me, but also to all who have loved His appearing." 2 Timothy 4:8
These power-mongers or tenants come in all shapes and sizes and have shown up throughout the ages. The fact that they are tenants shows that they are not the owners but simply leasing under a temporary arrangement. Yeshua said the meek shall inherit the earth and people who grab at power, oppressing others are certainly not meek. These are the same people who are not looking forward to his return because it will mean an end to their evil rule and domination. Like it or not, Yeshua will return and his Kingdom will prevail. All those who have loved his coming will be included in that rulership which will bless the entire earth with peace, plenty and righteousness! We will sit down at the table with Yeshua to enjoy fellowship and love in the coming age.
PRAYER: Merciful Heavenly Father, I acknowledge Yeshua Ha Messiah as the king of your coming Kingdom. I have loved his appearing and look for his return to rule this earth, his inheritance. Thank you for such a wonderful King, High Priest and Servant. Amen
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