April 6

One King, One Lord

On that day the LORD will become King over all the earth—the LORD alone, and His name alone. — Zech 14:9 BSB

What a blessed prospect! This is not the dream of an idealist but the declaration of the infallible Word. Jehovah shall be known among all people, and His gracious reign shall be acknowledged by every tribe of humanity. Today, this reality seems distant. Where do people bow before the great King? How much rebellion is still present! There are so many lords and gods on earth! Even among professed Christians, there are various ideas about Him and His gospel. But one day, there will be one King, one Jehovah, and one name for the living God. O Lord, hasten that day! We daily cry, "Your kingdom come."

We will not get bogged down in discussing when this will happen, lest we lose the comfort of knowing that it will certainly happen. As surely as the Holy Spirit spoke through His prophets, so surely will the whole earth be filled with the glory of the Lord. Jesus did not die in vain. The Spirit of God is not working in vain. The Father’s eternal purposes will not be frustrated. Here, where Satan once triumphed, Jesus will be crowned, and the Lord God Almighty will reign. Let us go about our daily work and battles, strengthened by this faith.