Who is your king?
Jesus says that you can only have one. No man can serve two masters.
About mid-day on the first Good Friday, Pilate pled with the Jews for the life of Jesus. In John 19:15 we read this interchange:
But they shouted, “Take him away! Take him away! Crucify him!”
“Shall I crucify your king?” Pilate asked.
“We have no king but Caesar,” the chief priests answered.
Blinded by rage and anger at Jesus, the Jewish leaders spoke from their hearts. Jesus was not their king!
What about you? Who is the king of your heart?
Before you answer, remember that your heart has already revealed the answer to your children, your spouse, to those who are closest to you. It is not enough to say that Jesus is your king. Your heart must live this out.
If Jesus is your king, it doesn’t mean you will be perfect. But it does mean you will be humble and repentant. It means you will be broken and acknowledge your weaknesses freely. It also means that there will be no ambiguity about whom you serve. This is what you must show your children and your spouse.
This Good Friday have the courage to ask yourself the question Pilate asked the Jews? Do you want to free yourself from the rule of Christ in your heart? The Jews said, “Yes! We have no king but Caesar!”
You and I have a different answer to give. We can live out the truth. Jesus is our king! Repent of wanting to be your own king.
Wherever you are in your life right now rejoice with gratitude that Jesus is your king. Too many of your struggles come because of your unhappiness with the rule of Christ. Submit to him with joy just as Jesus did to his Father.
Your king is worthy of your trust and your life!
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Excellent as always. Thanks