Although the nations are constantly in rebellion against the Lord, he has established his Son as King over the whole world.
Because God's power is greater than ours, we ought to obey God, knowing that the joy he gives is greater than suffering humans can...
The rejection of Jesus by many Israelites is God‘s plan for the salvation of the nations, and even of Israel itself.
God has always been with his people, in various ways and temporarily in Old Testament times and later and permanently in human flesh.