We all awoke to the surprising news that Muammar Gaddafi had been killed. As journalists scrambled to determine how much was rumor and how much true, one report said he’d been found hiding in a hole when confronted by those who’d been hunting him down. Apparently his last words were, “Don’t shoot.”

It’s interesting that Saddam Hussein was also found hiding in a hole, an ignominious end neither of these ruthless dictators could have envisioned.

This morning I heard a newscast quote from Gaddafi. Years ago he said, “I will become the king of kings.” Those of us who believe in Jesus Christ know that position has already been filled, permanently. Scripture describes the coming Messiah as King of kings and Lord of lords (Revelation 19:16), and we believe Jesus is that One.

Apparently Gaddafi didn’t realize he was never even in the running.

As a Christian, I have many questions but know they’ll all be matched with answers in eternity. When the executive pastor of my Illinois church lost his wife to cancer, he commented how she instantly had more knowledge and understanding than the most degreed seminarian. I believe that’s true of Nate, too. To see Jesus will be to “get it,” and that glorious moment of answered questions is awaiting all of us who love him.

One minute after Muammar Gaddafi died, he “got it,” too, as he stood in front of the real King of kings. Scripture attests to that (Hebrews 9:27), and I trust it. We’re not told what happened next, but we do know Gaddafi’s soul is now in the hands of a flawlessly righteous Judge whose decisions cannot be contested.

Justice will be done.

“Come and see the works of God. He rules by His might forever. His eyes keep watch on the nations. Let not the rebellious exalt themselves.” (Psalm 66:5,7)