In our pledge of allegiance, we repeat a phrase at the end that is near and dear to our hearts, “…one nation, under God with liberty and justice for all.” This was the desire of our founding fathers. A nation where liberty and justice prevail. America has been a wonderful beacon of hope for this ideal, but America is not perfect. Liberty and justice don’t always prevail.
This week as we turn our attention to 2 Samuel 8, we find God establishing His kingdom under David. In v.15 it says, “David administered justice and righteousness for all his people.” David ruled with justice and righteousness. He showed no favoritism. It was beautiful. It wasn’t perfect, but it was probably as close to perfect as it has ever been under a human king. This is the longing of man: a kingdom where justice, righteousness and liberty prevail. America has not achieved it. Israel under David will come close but will fall short. One day, however, a kingdom will be established in perfect righteousness and justice under the King of kings and Lord of lords, King Jesus.
I pray you will join us this weekend as we look to the establishment of David’s kingdom that ultimately points us forward to King Jesus.
