Romans 14:11 For it is written, As I live, saith the Lord, every knee shall bow to me, and every tongue shall confess to God.
Since the early days of earth, kings have risen to lay claim to this world. Each ruled for a time and then vanished away---Nimrod, David, Solomon, Nebuchadnezzar, Alexander the Great, Napoleon, Charlemagne, Hitler and others. They are all dead.
One day Jesus will come to earth. A crown will be placed on His head, and He will rule forever as King of kings and Lord of lords. Every knee will bow and every tongue confess Him. Until then the saints who are overwhelmed with the stench of this world should turn their eyes upon Jesus, away from pain and problems, and the world will fade to insignificance.