Modern democracies are so messy. Ancient kingdoms were simple and wonderful so long as the king was a good king. Most kings in Bible times had absolute power over all and everyone, in their kingdom. The king decided how and where the people lived and when they went to war. But he also was responsible for his subjects -he was the minister of defence, health, education, social welfare and justice.

 God was the King of Israel, so when He led them out of Egypt, He fed them, watered them, protected them and healed them.  He was a good and responsible King, but the people still complained.

When Jesus came as King, the Jewish people like Israel previously, loved the King’s provision of health, education, deliverance and freedom, but they did not like His provisos. Everyone wanted to receive from the King but very few wanted to be subject to the King. They wanted Jesus to be sovereign over their needs but not their will - to be King over their problems but not king over their hearts.  Jesus said “Good news! You can be part of my kingdom. Turn around and you can get in line with the King and His kingdom”

Friend, It still takes two to make a kingdom. The King and subjects. who enjoy and accept His will. If we choose to be His subjects, He will be King over us and take responsibility for us. After all the King's manifesto is, "Seek first the Kingdom and all these things (material and welfare needs) shall be added unto you." In the natural, we don’t live in a kingdom but in a democracy. How do we participate? What should guide us to vote? Is it looking for the one who says they can add to our life, all the things we need? They can’t. Only God has what our nation and families need, so look for the ones who are seeking the kingdom of God first.