OnThe Solemnity of Jesus Christ, King of the Universe you might ask yourself, who is your king? As Christians, we know that Jesus is King. But, what a strange way for Him to exercise His Kingship–at least to our human, worldly understanding of what a king is.
We see Jesus’s Kingship made powerful in His humility as He allowed Himself to be crucified. His throne is a wooden cross; His crown is made of thorns. We see His influence brought to bear through self-sacrifice. Father, if you are willing, take this cup from me; but not my will – your will be done. We see His leadership displayed in His mercy and forgiveness. Father forgive them, They know not what they do.
As Disciples, we are to emulate Jesus. We are to be obedient to God’s word. We are to be humble, other-centered, and self-sacrificing. We are to let Jesus be King, to rule in our hearts.
Who rules your heart? What and/or who has power over you? Who is your King? In our society, it seems our king can be found at the mall or on Amazon. It seems too often that we are more concerned for prestige and image. It seems making more money drives us more than our loving care for our neighbors in need.
As good stewards, we know that Jesus is King. So may we go forth and imitate Jesus. May we humbly put God first in our lives and demonstrate that by providing for the poor.
What would your legacy look like if you truly let God be King over you? How would that affect your daily decisions and your interactions with others? What impact could you have on your family and friends if Jesus ruled your heart?
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