GOD'S KINGDOM RULES

Conclusion of THE REALITY OF GOD'S KINGDOM

The command to make disciples is now being obeyed on an unprecedented scale.  Jehovah's Witnesses are proclaiming the good news of the Kingdom all around the globe, in harmony with Jesus' prophetic words:  "This good news of  the kingdom will be preached throughout the inhabited earth for a witness to all nations; and then the end will come."  (Matthew 24:14)  As one aspect of the Kingdom-preaching work, a great educational program is being carried out. Those who submit to the laws and principles of God's Kingdom are already experiencing a peace and unity that human governments cannot achieve. All of this gives clear evidence that God's Kingdom is a reality!

Jehovah told the Israelites: "You are my witnesses, . .  .even my servant whom I have chosen."  (Isaiah 43:10-12) Jesus, "the faithful Witness,"zealously declared the good news of the Kingdom.  (Revelation 1:5; Matthew 4:17)  So it is appropriate that present-day Kingdom proclaimers bear the divinely appointed Jehovah's Witnesses. But why do the Witnesses spend so much time and effort talking to others about God's Kingdom?  They do this because the Kingdom is mankind's only hope. Human government break down sooner or later, but God's Kingdom never will.  Isaiah 9:6, 7 calls its Ruler, Jesus the "Prince of Peace" and adds: "To the abundance of the princely rule and to peace there will be no end."  God's Kingdom is not like man's government-here today and overthrown tomorrow. Indeed, Daniel 2:44 says:  "The God of heaven will set up a kingdom that will never be brought to ruin. And the kingdom itself will not be passed on to any other people. . . . It itself will stand to times indefinite." 

What human king could bring about the elimination of war, crime, sickness, starvation, and homelessness? Furthermore, what earthly ruler could resurrect those who have died?  God's Kingdom and its King will address these matters.  The Kingdom will not prove defective, like malfunctioning equipment that continually needs repair.   Rather, God's Kingdom will succeed, for Jehovah promises:  "My word that goes forth from my mouth . . .will not return to me without results, but it will certainly do that in which I have delighted, and it will have certain success in that for which I have sent it." (Isaiah 55:11) God's purpose will not fail, but when was Kingdom rule to begin? 

Next time: GOD'S KINGDOM RULES/KINGDOM RULE-WHEN? 

From the book: KNOWLEDGE That Leads to Everlasting Life