Last Sunday we explored the astonishing truth that Jesus is King over all.  He rules and he reigns as the Sovereign One in charge.  Though the reasons this is really good news are too numerous to count, here’s just a few:

1) King Jesus is not a tyrant.  Throughout history there have been many terrible kings.  Kings who took advantage of people, preyed on people, slaughtered people, sent in troops who raped people and needlessly slaughtered people, and on and on and on. Jesus is totally different. He has been tempted in every way we have been. He’s been tempted in every way every a tyrannical king has – yet he never fails (Heb 4:15)! So, you can trust him.

2) King Jesus can deliver on his promises. While we don’t have kings here in America perhaps an analogy to our government might be helpful anyway. Our politicians promise us all sorts of things. It seems rare that these promises can be counted on. There’s no doubt the political process and atmosphere is incredibly complicated and difficult to operate in; however, part of the problem is the subjects (us) and part of the problem is the character of the politicians. Jesus doesn’t roll like that. Because his character is perfect and he has all-power, all-wisdom, and all-knowledge, he both can and will deliver on all his promises. His promises for you are good! So, you can count on him.

3) King Jesus will reign forever. Kings, presidents, mayors, dictators, friends, co-workers. What do they all share? They come and go. Even those who seem to hold their office with the most force and power will one day lie in the dirt, not in their palaces. The Arab Spring has sure taught us that if there was any doubt in our minds. What about Jesus? Will he come and go? Will he reign for a while and then pass like everyone else? Nope! The resurrection was the moment in which God the Father said, “Lord Jesus, you will reign forever” (Phil 2:9-11). So, you can worship him.

Turn to the King today. Yes he’s reigning over the universe, yet – astonishingly – he wants to meet with you.

For the King,

Chuck