Christ the King

Acts 2:30 "And so, because he was a prophet and knew that GOD HAD SWORN TO HIM WITH AN OATH TO SEAT one OF HIS DESCENDANTS ON HIS THRONE,

John 12:15 "FEAR NOT, DAUGHTER OF ZION; BEHOLD, YOUR KING IS COMING, SEATED ON A DONKEY'S COLT."

1 Timothy 6:15 which He will bring about at the proper time--He who is the blessed and only Sovereign, the King of kings and Lord of lords,

Revelation 17:14 "These will wage war against the Lamb, and the Lamb will overcome them, because He is Lord of lords and King of kings, and those who are with Him are the called and chosen and faithful."

Revelation 19:16  And on His robe and on His thigh He has a name written, "KING OF KINGS, AND LORD OF LORDS."

John 18:37  Therefore Pilate said to Him, "So You are a king?" Jesus answered, "You say correctly that I am a king For this I have been born, and for this I have come into the world, to testify to the truth Everyone who is of the truth hears My voice."

Thoughts: "Hark the Herald Angels sing: "Glory to the newborn King."  He was born a king.  Herod knew the Messiah's birth meant a threat to his throne and so he sent his soldiers to Bethlehem to kill Jesus (Mathew 2).  He lived not a life of luxury and court but lived as a king in exile.  This is the way God is king over the earth right now.  He still is affecting things- helping, answering prayers, guiding people, providing for people, loving His subjects.  But He is not recognized normally and openly by those on thrones or seats of power as the king of kings and Lord of lords.  Jesus showed he was king in turning the water to wine; calming the sea, walking on water; healing so many; fulfilling prophecy; His teachings that jived with the prophecies of the Messiah in the Old Testament.  He came to Jerusalem as a Jewish king- on a colt the foal of a donkey.  He was arrested and the crime he was crucified for (capital punishment charge) was for his claim to be a king.  The question remains- do you believe He is king.  Then do you give Him allegiance, and how do you show that allegiance?  In our day, we seem to be told that the government exists to serve us.  We almost believe that God exists solely to bless us- and never to hold us to account.  God cares about what we do as a good king would care for his subjects and kingdom.  But in our consumer culture we seem to think it is all about me- when He alone is worthy of our worship, honor, glory and praise. 

Prayer: Lord, on Christ the King Sunday, let me remember you are my king.  Let me listen to your voice, let me grow in my following of you as a loyal subject.