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This phrase is used in the New Testament in reference to Jesus, especially in respect to his second coming. Whether it actually a Messianic image or refers to someone or something else is not known. However, consider for the moment that it does refer to Jesus, the Messiah, the Christ. The kingdom established by Jesus is everlasting. It is in us, it is in the world and it comes to completion in heaven. This kingdom cannot be destroyed. There have been times in history when it seemed like Christianity would be wiped out and there will be times in the future when there will be those who want to destroy it. Just as in Daniel’s vision, all dominion is given to Christ. St. Paul tells us that Christ will reign until all authority and powers have been subjected to him, and the last enemy to be destroyed is death. If all authority rests in Christ, what are we doing if we turn away from his teachings and give ourselves into the authority of those who would lead us away from him? There are so many voices out there trying to tell us which way to go and most of them are not the voice of God. These voices tell us to hate, to use violence to settle problems, to take whatever pleasure we can because this is all there is! Satan would love us to buy into the lie. He doesn’t give up easily. We can follow Jesus and believe in all his promises, or we can follow Satan and believe his lies. To whom do we give authority over our lives and our afterlife?Prayer: Almighty God, you have shown us the way to you throughout the ages. All we need to do is allow you to be in charge and follow you. Please give us the wisdom to know your will and follow it. Amen.