A warning is made to kings, rulers, presidents, and leaders. Jesus’ inheritance will be to the ends of the earth. He will rule with an iron scepter. A scepter is a staff held by a sovereign as an emblem of authority. A scepter could be made of anything. Being made of iron, the scepter displayed power and strength. With his iron scepter, Jesus will dash to pieces like pottery the evil who ruled the earth.
Therefore the warning, “Serve the LORD with fear and rejoice with trembling. Kiss the Son…” Though I am not in control of a country, state, or city I heed these words. I seek to serve the LORD in all my life. Kissing the feet of a sovereign was a sign of submission (1 Samuel 10:1; 1 Kings 19:18 Hosea 13:2)
The LORD Jesus while speaking to John revealed an amazing prophecy about the future of his congregations. “To him who overcomes and does my will to the end, I will give authority over the nations– ‘He will rule them with an iron scepter; he will dash them to pieces like pottery’– just as I have received authority from my Father. I will also give him the morning star. He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches.” (Revelation 2:26-29)
Blessed are all who take refuge in the Anointed Son when oppressed by the evil rulers of the world. A day will come when they will be gone and I will rule under Jesus in his worldly kingdom. If I submit to him now I will serve with him then.
