Only a fool would want to be a king on an island by himself. I never heard of someone who actually did that. However, there are two types of kings: those who see themselves as servants of God and those who see themselves as servants of man. Now, God will never elevate someone to be a god, but man can elevate someone to become a god. This is why there are many men who want to be elected as leaders by men, because this is one of man's biggest delusions (to become king); many foolish men have said, "I'm a king of the world!" Thus a democracy creates a lot of monsters.
Of course, there are those kings who think that they are gods. In history one finds many such kings; but today, there are fewer kings with such delusions. In most monarchies, a king remains in power by the will of the people. However, there are those nations that still have kings or queens that claim power by the grace of God.
These are distinction we must reflect on in this age, when there are so many upheavals in the world; many world leaders are falling, and it's the forces of democracy or freedom that bring them down. Thus, elected leaders tend to assume power as servants of the people, the people who elected them.
Such is the case with America. Perhaps this is why also the American people have increasingly distanced themselves from the notion that a President serves the people by the grace of God. The doctrine of "separation of church and state" was formulated by Thomas Jefferson (ironically in a letter to his pastor) so as to negate this notion that it is God who gives the power. The people may elect their public servants, but the President must govern by the will of God, not by the will of the people.
To an atheist this is a contradiction. That's understandable; because, according to atheists, if God doesn't exist then how can he give someone the power? So it is important to know just who is being elected President, because if he's effectively an atheist, then there will be misrepresentation. Power will go to his head and he is going to see himself as the leader of the people instead of a servant of God.
It is more likely in America, these days, for a man to see himself as a leader of the people than a servant of God, because Americans no longer require that a man be sworn in by placing his hand on the Bible and taking the oath of office. The last Presidential inauguration was the first one in American history where the name of Jesus was not even mentioned. The pastors said "God" but none said "Jesus." This was a complete reversal of the American tradition. In my memory, it used to be Billy Graham who always officiated at the inauguration of Presidents; but after Obama, Christianity was no longer in favor. This has been a major paradigm shift. No one has reported on this fact. Why is that?
Now we are nearing the date of the next Presidential Election. The Republicans are holding their primaries. Not a single candidate has mentioned the name of Jesus. In fact, not a single Republican candidate has mentioned the name of Jesus since the last election. Why is it that no one has noticed?
Americans are quick to point out that we are a democracy and that the American Revolution rose up against the rule of King George III. It was found out that he had a mental illness, he taxed the colonies too much, etc. This is the problem with monarchies; there are those kings that are incompetent, for one reason or another. A President may be replaced through election, but a king may end up serving a long time and cause a lot of revolts, (such was the case with King George III).
But then there was a king of Judea at the time of Jesus, namely King Herod, and he was a bad king, by all accounts. The Jews didn't like him and the Romans were wary of him. King Herod was aware of the prophesy regarding the birth of Eashoa (Jesus) and he questioned the Magi about him.
Here is the perspective of my translation: Eashoa (Jesus) came to serve, not to be a king (or leader) in the democratic sense. He said that my kingdom is not of this world. He recognized that King Herod was the king of Judea and that Caesar was the emperor of Rome; Eashoa (Jesus) had not come to take their kingdoms away from them. He said to Pilate, "You have no power over me, except for the power given to you from above." The role of a king (or world leader) is to recognize that all power is given from above. Therefore, the responsibility of a President and the people who elect him is to recognize that it is not the people who have the power, but it's the Lord's will that decides everything.
Thus, all the blessings come from above and the American people should realize that nothing good is going to come out of this path they have chosen for themselves. We can elect a President, but we can't make someone into a god. That is an abomination.
You may be the President, but your power is ultimately from above, and your role is to be a public servant, (just as the law says you are). If you think that your power was given to you by the people, then you're not a Christian. Then if you're running for the office of the President of the United States of America, it's incumbent on you to declare your faith in Jesus, so at least we know who you are and what your intentions are, so we know what to expect.
Jan. 14, 2012