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the Christian congregation? (Ephesians 5:23) In order to
continue following him, you will want to promote an
obedient, cooperative spirit in your local congregation.
8 Jesus was granted still more authority in 1914. In that
year he was appointed as King of Jehovah’s Messianic
Kingdom. When Jesus’ rule began, “war broke out in
heaven.” The result? Satan and his demons were hurled
to the earth, triggering an era of woe. The rampant wars,
crime, terror, disease, earthquakes, and famines that
have afflicted modern man remind us that Jesus is ruling
in heaven right now. Satan is still “the ruler of this
world” for “a short period of time.” (Revelation 12:7-12;
John 12:31; Matthew 24:3-7; Luke 21:11) However, Jesus
is giving people worldwide the opportunity to accept His
rulership.
9 It is vital that we take our stand on the side of the Messianic
King. In all our daily decisions, we must seek his
approval, not that of this corrupt world. As this “King of
kings and Lord of lords” surveys mankind, his righteous
heart blazes with anger and overflows with joy. (Revelation
19:16) Why?
The Anger and the Joy of the Messianic King
10 Like his Father, our Master is by nature happy. (1 Timothy
1:11) As a man, Jesus was neither critical nor hard
to please. Yet, there is much happening on the earth today
that must fill him with righteous anger. He is certainly
angry at all those religious organizations that
falsely claim to represent him. He foretold as much: “Not
8, 9. What authority was Jesus granted in 1914, and what should
that mean for us in the decisions we make?
10. What is Jesus’ natural disposition, yet what fills our Master with
righteous anger?