The verses in this stanza are prophecies of the coming Messiah, the promised eternal anointed King, the Son of the Most High God, Christ Jesus. Jesus began establishing his kingdom by preaching, “The kingdom of God is near. Repent and believe the good news!” (Mark 1:14)
When Jesus comes again, he will rule from sea to sea, to the ends of the earth (8). All will bow down in submission and bring him gifts. The gifts will be acts of service, those they ministered to through obedience to his great commission, “Go into all the world and preach the good news.” As they served him now, they will serve him in eternity. Jesus’ enemies will lick the dust.
Keep hope in Jesus. Do not give up the good fight. Do not stop the race. Know the end is near. Now Jesus awaits you at the finished line. Know his coming nears. Know he will end the tyranny of the evil.
