IS JESUS KING IN THE WORLD? IS HE KING IN YOUR WORLD?
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Is Jesus King in the world?
Jesus is enthroned in heaven at the right hand of God…
“The Son is the radiance of God’s glory and the exact representation of His nature, upholding all things by His powerful word. After He had provided purification for our sins, He sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high.” – Hebrews 1:3
Jesus holds dominion over all the world…
“He exercised this power in Christ by raising Him from the dead and seating Him at His right hand in the heavens — far above every ruler and authority, power and dominion, and every title given, not only in this age but also in the one to come. And He subjected everything under His feet and appointed Him as head over everything for the church.” – Ephesians 1:20-22
Jesus rules over a kingdom that will last for eternity…
“The Lord God will give Him the throne of His father David, and He will reign over Jacob’s descendants forever; His kingdom will never end.” – Luke 1:33
Jesus reigns with the seven-fold Spirit of God…
“The Spirit of the Lord will rest on Him — the Spirit of wisdom and of understanding, the Spirit of counsel and of might, the Spirit of the knowledge and fear of the Lord.” – Isaiah 11:2
Jesus was prophesied by the prophets as the promised King Jesus…
“Rejoice greatly, O Daughter of Zion! Shout in triumph, O Daughter of Jerusalem! See, your King comes to you, righteous and victorious.” – Zechariah 9:9
Jesus spoke of His kingdom as near at hand in Himself…
“Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near.” – Matthew 4:17
Jesus shared about His coming again in great glory and power…
“When the Son of Man comes in His glory, and all the holy angels with Him, then He will sit on the throne of His glory.” – Matthew 25:31
Jesus proclaimed His kingship to the Jewish leaders…
“Are you the Messiah, the Son of the Blessed One?”
“I am. And you will see the Son of Man sitting at the right hand of the Mighty One and coming on the clouds of heaven.” – Mark 14:61-62
Jesus alerted Pilate to His divine royalty…
“My kingdom is not of this world.”
“Are You a king then?”
“You say rightly that I am a king. For this cause I was born, and for this cause I have come into the world, that I should bear witness to the truth.”– John 18:36-37
Jesus was revered as King on Palm Sunday…
“Blessed is the King who comes in the name of the Lord!” – Luke 19:37-38
Jesus the King rose to resurrection power…
“All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to Me.” – Matthew 28:18
Jesus sent His Spirit to launch His new kingdom…
“According to the riches of His glory He may grant you to be strengthened with power through His Spirit in your inner being.” – Ephesians 3:16
Jesus will be revealed as King of kings and Lord of lords…
“I saw heaven standing open and there before me was a white horse, whose rider is called Faithful and True... And He has a name written on His robe and on His thigh: KING OF KINGS AND LORD OF LORDS.” – Revelation 19:11, 16
Jesus will be the conquering, victorious King…
“They will wage war against the Lamb, but the Lamb will triumph over them because He is Lord of lords and King of kings.” – Revelation 17:14
Jesus will reign as the eternal King over all of heaven and earth…
“The kingdom of the world has become the kingdom of our Lord and of His Messiah, and He will reign for ever and ever.” – Revelation 11:15
Is Jesus King in your world?
Jesus, King and Redeemer, gave His life to atone for our sins. He rose again in power and glory to reign in the universe and in our lives. When we accept His perfect sacrifice, we enter His eternal kingdom where we will forever live to serve our blessed King…
“To Him who loves us and has freed us from our sins by His blood, and has made us to be a kingdom and priests to serve His God and Father — to Him be glory and power for ever and ever!” – Revelation 1:6
Jesus came first as a Lamb to offer forgiveness and will return as the Lion of Judah to wield judgment. He is our merciful, loving King calling all to believe. Yet His great power and might will be revealed when He returns as a conquering King on His white horse of victory. To all who believe and receive Him as their King, He gives eternal life.
If Jesus holds the place of supreme power in the universe, King over all creation… how can we not let Him reign sovereignly in our world? His justified place is on the throne of our lives. Our allegiance is to our King. We are not to usurp His rightful position.
Let Jesus have His rightful power, position and authority in your life. Crown Him as your King. Allow Him to reign powerfully and victoriously.
