King of Kings

   “His dominion is an everlasting dominion that shall not pass away, his kingship, one that shall not be destroyed.” (Dan 7: 14)

   When we think of kings or queens we think of royalty and all that entails; the great celebrations full of splendor, the spectacles of the royal entourage and such.  Yet these regal trappings and ceremonies will pass away.

   Our King had none of the rituals and glories associated with the kingdoms of this world.  He was born of a poor Jewish woman in Bethlehem and laid in a manger.  Yet His birth was announced to the shepherds by angels singing glory to the newborn King.

   The King we serve was raised in the small town of Nazareth.  He learned carpentry from His foster-father Joseph.  He had no throne, no crown, no servants attending His every need.

   The King of Kings lived a life of poverty, preaching the good news of forgiveness and salvation to all who would listen.  He was loved by some, rejected by most, betrayed by one of the chosen apostles and, when arrested, abandoned by all but one of the others.  The one upon whom He would build His Church denied knowing Him, not once but three times.

   Our King was beaten, insulted and nailed to a cross.  He never condemned those who did these things but instead asked the Father to forgive them.  He forgives us still even though we continue to sin against Him.

   He rose from the dead and ascended into heaven where those of faith are to join Him for eternity.  He died for our sins to enable us to enter His kingdom.  Of all the kings and queens who have lived or will live He is the only one truly worthy of our worship, love and service.

   This is the King we serve; let us give Him all glory, praise and thanksgiving.

Jesus, You are the King of Kings.

The King who came to serve rather than be served.

I offer myself as a servant to You.

I love You with all my heart, soul and mind.

Amen