The present situation of kingdoms in conflict is one eloquently portrayed in the Twenty-third Psalm: “In the valley of the shadow of death I will fear no evil.” Yes, but the “evil” is very much here to be feared. And: “Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies.” The “enemies” are certainly here, but we are safe in God’s hands even though other “kingdoms” loom over us and threaten us.
