King of Kings

December 21                                                                                             

Scripture Reading
Read Revelation 19:11-16 and reflect on the passage.

A tiny, little baby born, entering the world without much fanfare, in a simple stable. No waiting room filled with excited grandparents and friends – only Mary, Joseph, and some animals were present. No balloons, banners, nor perfectly decorated nursery. The Son of Mary, no ordinary baby, He was born King of Kings! The song says:

“Mary, did you know that your baby Boy would one day walk on water? Would save our sons and daughters? Has come to make you new? This Child that you've delivered, will soon deliver you.

Mary, did you know that your baby Boy will give sight to a blind man? Will calm the storm with his hand? Has walked where angels trod? When you kiss your little baby, you kiss the face of God.

The blind will see, the deaf will hear, the dead will live again.

The lame will leap, the dumb will speak, the praises of the Lamb!

Mary, did you know that your baby Boy is Lord of all creation? Would one day rule the nations? Is heaven's perfect Lamb? That sleeping Child you're holding is the great I AM.”

The King of Kings arrived…the world, and we, would never be the same!

Questions

“King of Kings” – no higher authority; His reign over all things is absolute. What in your life currently competes for that place of authority?

How does the text imagery make you feel? What difference does the promise of the King of Kings coming make in your everyday life?

Prayer

In this Advent season may we watch and wait with anticipation and hope to the promised and glorious coming of the King of Kings! Amen.

                                                                                                                                    Becki Bork