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different kind of king


 

King Jesus.


A king is not to be treated the way Jesus was, but Jesus isn’t a king like others who have come to power.  The thing I want to remember is that our king will return and take the everlasting throne.


It is up to us how we honor this king.  Easter is only a few weeks away, and as we prepare for this special Christian holiday may we be the ones who quietly lift up Jesus for us and our families.  May we also lead others to see why we trust Jesus and believe what we do.


Psalms 136:3  NLT  

Give thanks to the Lord of lords. His faithful love endures forever.


Deuteronomy 10:17  NLT  

For the Lord your God is the God of gods and Lord of lords. He is the great God, the mighty and awesome God, who shows no partiality and cannot be bribed.


That is who we serve.  He is king.  But a different kind of king.  The Bible reminds us of His humble birth and His cruel death.  Yet this is the king that God sent us to honor and to know as our gift, our guide and as our God.  Honor Him.  Share Him with others.


Can you imagine being one of those followed Jesus the last week of His life?  It was a tough yet blessed time.  His ways were so different from the other kings.  Others awaited all the blessings, the honored clothing, the big meals and the adoring of people.  That isn’t what Jesus looked for.


Our king is a different kind of king.  He gave all for us who deserved nothing.  Honor this different kind of king!


Mark 15:2  NLT  

Pilate asked Jesus, “Are you the king of the Jews?” Jesus replied, “You have said it.”


This Easter season choose your king.  Choose Jesus.  Honor the one who is least likely to be understood as a king, a different kind of king.  Choose Jesus!

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