September 5 Your King

Luke 23:38 There was a written notice above him, which read: THIS IS THE KING OF THE JEWS.
 
PILATE had ordered this sign to be hung. His intent was to mock the Jews and to warn against anyone who sought to overthrow Rome’s rule in Judea. But the sign to mock and warn has become an eternal sign pointing to the kingdom of God.  
    Yes, Jesus is the prophesied King of the Jews. He fulfilled God’s plan to take the gospel first to the Jews and then to the Gentiles. The King humbly came to the Jews in Bethlehem to the glorious praise of the angels: But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. 11 Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is Christ the Lord.” (Luke 2:10-11) He is the One of whom the Wise Men inquired: “Where is the one who has been born king of the Jews? We saw his star in the east and have come to worship him.” (Matthew 2:2) John the Baptist pointed to Jesus to declare, “Repent, for the Kingdom of Heaven is near.” (Matthew 3:2) Jesus repeatedly taught kingdom truth with such teachings as, “Whoever practices and teaches these commands will be called great in the Kingdom of Heaven.” (Matthew 5:19b) Through Jesus’ resurrection, “King of the Jews” proclaims the kingdom promise fulfilled: Isaiah 9:6-7 For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. 7 Of the increase of his government and peace there will be no end. He will reign on David’s throne and over his kingdom, establishing and upholding it with justice and righteousness from that time on and forever. The zeal of the Lord Almighty will accomplish this.
    In his zeal, the Father submitted the Son to the cross, so the Son would be the eternal King of the Jews. He now reigns as the King of the Kingdom: Revelation 11:15b “The kingdom of the world has become the kingdom of our Lord and of his Christ, and he will reign for ever and ever.” One day all the world knows that Jesus Christ is King of Kings.
 
Prayer: Lord Jesus, you are the King of Kings and he Lord of Lords. Hallelujah! From the cross you ascended to reign forever. Amen.