Caring VII (SA)

One who rules over people justly, ruling in the fear of God,

 - From 2 Samuel 23

King David set the mold for God's Kingdom. 

The Nation Israel became the paradigm of what the eternal Kingdom of God will be like. It was prosperous, and its people had a quality of life that was unsurpassed ever since. They were at peace, and justice reigned supreme. 

King David established this expectation - - - The Kingdom of God is what we dream about. 

Any nation that is strong and prosperous, and that values freedom for its people, gets a taste of God's eternal Kingdom. 

The Law of Moses would be practiced, and a taste of what God promised, through His prophets, would be the result.

God, Who is a God of Love, is a God Who cares. And the way for God to care is to have everything written down, and in order. It turns out, that God is very logical. He has given us His wishes, via the written Word. He has given us a logical process: If x, then y.

If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.

He will hear. He will forgive. He will heal.

God cares, because He hears.

These social justice themes are present throughout the Old Testament: Fairness and caring, primarily. But they go hand-in-hand with following God: being pure; respecting authority; and being loyal. 

David showed us how it's done. And Christ was the eternal fulfillment. Our King cares. And He starts with the Word of God.