Jesus is the King of Kings
It's so important for us as Christians to understand who Jesus is and the significance of His role as King. In the book of Revelation, we read that Jesus is not just a king, but He is the King of Kings and Lord of Lords. So, let's explore what this means for us:
Jesus' Kingdom is not of this World
First, we need to understand that Jesus' kingdom is not of this world. When Jesus was on earth, He proclaimed in John 18:36, “My Kingdom is not an earthly kingdom. If it were, my followers would fight to keep me from being handed over to the Jewish leaders. But my Kingdom is not of this world.” This means that His kingdom is not a physical kingdom like those we see on Earth today. Jesus' kingdom is a spiritual kingdom that is based on love, grace, and righteousness.
Jesus is a Humble King
Second, we see that Jesus is a humble king. In Philippians 2:6-8, we read that Jesus, “Though he was God, He did not think of equality with God as something to cling to. Instead, He gave up His divine privileges]; He took the humble position of a slave and was born as a human being. When He appeared in human form, He humbled Himself in obedience to God and died a criminal’s death on a cross.” Jesus didn't come to earth to be served but to serve others. He showed us what it means to be a true leader who serves with humility and love.
Jesus is the King of Kings
Third, we come to the heart of our message: Jesus is the King of Kings. In Revelation 19:16, we read that “On his robe at his thigh was written this title: King of all kings and Lord of all lords.” This is not just a title, but a reality. Jesus is the ultimate authority, the one who reigns over all of creation. He is the one who has the power to save us from our sins and give us eternal life.
We are Citizens of Jesus' Kingdom
Finally, as believers in Jesus Christ, we are citizens of His kingdom. In Philippians 3:20, we read “But we are citizens of heaven, where the Lord Jesus Christ lives. And we are eagerly waiting for Him to return as our Saviour.” This means that we are no longer citizens of this world but of God's kingdom. We have been adopted into His family and given a new identity in Christ.
Jesus is the King of Kings. He is the ultimate authority, the one who reigns over all of creation. But He is also a humble king, one who served others with love and compassion. As citizens of His kingdom, we have been given a new identity in Christ. Let us embrace this truth and live our lives as faithful followers of our King. May we serve others with humility and love, just as Jesus did. And may we always remember that our true home is not on this earth but in the kingdom of our King, Jesus Christ.
