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27 - King of kings


But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.

Matthew 6:33 

On Palm Sunday, when Jesus entered Jerusalem, the people responded to Him like a king returning from battle.  As they cheered for Him and worshipped Him, could they have really understood God's kingdom?  Did they know that it is an upside-down kingdom, where the King of all kings would subject Himself to be treated like a criminal?  That the King of the universe would humble Himself and give up all of His rights?  Jesus, the only holy King, the merciful King, the true King, invites us into His kingdom but we must look carefully to understand how His kingdom differs from the world.  

Worship the King of Kings

Lord, one day every tongue will declare that You are the King of kings. You will be exalted to Your proper place, and we will see You seated on the throne. I am amazed that You humbled Yourself to become a human and to die a criminal's death out of obedience and love. But, may I never forget that You are my king. You are the Lord of the universe and my desire is to have the same servant hearted humility as You, while I honor and revere Your lordship in my life.


Philippians 2: 6-11

Who, being in very nature God,
    did not consider equality with God something to be used to his own advantage;

rather, he made himself nothing
    by taking the very nature of a servant,
    being made in human likeness.

And being found in appearance as a man,
    he humbled himself
    by becoming obedient to death—
        even death on a cross!

 Therefore God exalted him to the highest place
    and gave him the name that is above every name,

that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow,
    in heaven and on earth and under the earth,
 and every tongue acknowledge that Jesus Christ is Lord,
    to the glory of God the Father.

Appropriate the truth of scripture as you grow in your walk of faith


Lord, what a gift to know that You have welcomed us into Your glorious kingdom and invited us to be kingdom people. Today, I want to be someone who represents Your kingdom in my home, my work, my community. As a member of Your chosen family, I belong to a holy nation, a kingdom of light.


1 Peter 2:9

But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special possession, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light.


Light - Walk in the light by openly confessing your sins and need for God

Lord, I know that when You return again, You will come as the King of kings and You will come to bring judgment upon the world.  But, I also know that You have made purification for my sins, so I will stand secure in Your presence because of Your blood shed for me.  I don't want to ever take my sin lightly or to ever forget the sacrifice You made to purify me.  

Revelation 19:16

On his robe and on his thigh he has a name written, King of kings and Lord of lords.

Hebrews 1:3-4

He is the radiance of the glory of God and the exact imprint of his nature, and he upholds the universe by the word of his power. After making purification for sins, he sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high, having become as much superior to angels as the name he has inherited is more excellent than theirs.

Know Him more and more as you spend time with Him daily

Lord, Your greatness is beyond my understanding. I am blessed to come to You in a personal relationship, but I can never forget that You are the king of the universe. You not only created this world, but You hold it together - You are before all, You are in all, and You are behind all.


Colossians 1:15-17

He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation. For by him all things were created, in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities—all things were created through him and for him. And he is before all things, and in him all things hold together.


Prayers for others today:

S - Missions

M - Family

T - Church and Friends

W - Work

Th - Community

F - World affairs

Sat - Self


Blessings on your day,

Heather


P.S. If you just jumped into this blog post, you can read the first post explaining how to walk with God through your prayer life and the first day of praying through scripture here.

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