Iread of “the rulers of the darkness of this world”; “the rulers of synagogues”; the rulers that “set themselves against the Lord and against His Anointed”; but none of them are “Chief.” Christ is the “Chief Ruler.”
I. His appointment to office (Pro_8:22-31; Psa_2:6-9).
1. He rules in the Church.
2. He rules in the hearts of His people.
II. His essential qualifications for that office.
1. Infinite wisdom.
2. Invincible power.
3. Order.
III. The mercies unfolded in it.
1. By it is maintained the truth of God.
2. His empire is secured through it. He must rule until every enemy submits (Psa_72:11; Isa_11:7).
3. Triumphs are secured to us and repeatedly realised by our Chief Ruler.
(1) Over temptations (1Co_10:13).
(2) Over every difficulty in providence (Isa_13:16). (Joseph Irons.)
