Introduction

Welcome, dear friends, to another glorious day where we gather in fellowship and faith, hearts attuned to the divine whispers of our Creator. How marvelous it is to be in the presence of such a loving congregation, each one of you a testament to the enduring strength and transformative power of God's love.

Today, we turn our hearts and minds to the Gospel of Luke, specifically to the passage of Luke 19:11-14. The Holy Word of God reads as follows: "While they were listening to this, he went on to tell them a parable, because he was near Jerusalem and the people thought that the kingdom of God was going to appear at once. He said: 'A man of noble birth went to a distant country to have himself appointed king and then to return. So he called ten of his servants and gave them ten minas. ‘Put this money to work,’ he said, ‘until I come back.’ But his subjects hated him and sent a delegation after him to say, ‘We don’t want this man to be our king.'"

In these verses, we find ourselves in the presence of a parable, a story that Jesus uses to illustrate a spiritual truth about the Kingdom of God. Today, we will be focusing on three main points: Kingdom's King, Kingly Entry, and Key Timing.

Kingdom's King

The parable of the minas presents us with a man of noble birth who goes to a distant country to be appointed king. This man, we understand, is a representation of Jesus Christ, our King. But what does it mean to call Jesus our King? What does His kingship look like, and how does it impact our lives as His followers?

In the world, kings are often associated with power and wealth. They live in grand palaces, wear crowns of gold, and command vast armies. But Jesus, our King, is not like the kings of the world. He was born in a humble stable, not a grand palace. He wore a crown of thorns, not of gold. And His kingdom is not of this world.

Jesus' kingship is characterized by love, humility, and service. He washed the feet of His disciples, a task usually reserved for the lowest of servants. He healed the sick, fed the hungry, and welcomed the outcasts. He laid down His life for us, dying on the cross to save us from our sins. This is the kind of King that Jesus is - a King who serves, who loves, who sacrifices for His people.

The man of noble birth in the parable gives his servants ten minas each and tells them to put the money to work until he returns. This mirrors Jesus' command to us, His followers, to use our gifts and resources to serve Him until He returns. Just as the man of noble birth entrusts his servants with his money, Jesus entrusts us with His Gospel, His love, and His grace. He gives us everything we need to serve Him effectively and calls us to be faithful stewards of these gifts.

But the man of noble birth in the parable is not welcomed by everyone. His subjects hate him and do not want him to be their king. This reflects the reality that not everyone accepts Jesus as their King. Some reject Him, deny Him, and even hate Him. But despite this, Jesus continues to love, to serve, and to offer salvation to all who will accept Him. He is a King who is patient, merciful, and full of grace.

Finally, the man of noble birth in the parable goes to a distant country to be appointed king and then returns. This echoes Jesus' ascension into heaven and His promise to return. Just as the man of noble birth returns to see how his servants have used his money, Jesus will return to see how we have used the gifts He has given us. He will hold us accountable for our actions and reward us based on our faithfulness.

Kingly Entry

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