Grace and peace be unto you, dear brothers and sisters in Christ. Today, we gather in awe of a truth so magnificent, so overwhelming, that it shapes our very existence: Jesus Christ is the King of the Universe. This is not just a title, nor a metaphor. It is the eternal reality that our hearts and lives are called to reflect.
As we reflect on the majesty of Jesus Christ, we first look to the Scriptures. In the Gospel of John, we hear the profound statement: “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.” (John 1:1). This is the King we worship—the Word who was not only with God but was God, the Creator of all things seen and unseen.
The universe, with all its splendor—the stars, the planets, the oceans, the mountains, the vastness of space—was created through Christ. He is the Word spoken into the very fabric of existence. Colossians 1:16 tells us, “For in Him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; all things have been created through Him and for Him.” There is no part of the universe that does not owe its existence to Jesus. He is not just a historical figure; He is the eternal King of all creation.
But what does it mean for us, as His followers, that Jesus is the King of the Universe? The first thing we must grasp is that the Kingship of Jesus is not like the kingdoms of this world. Human kings and rulers reign with power, but often with limitations. Their authority is confined by borders, laws, and even mortality. But the Kingship of Jesus is boundless. It transcends time and space. His rule is not confined to an earthly throne, but spans the entire cosmos. His dominion is eternal and His reign is just.
As we consider Jesus as King, let us remember the nature of His Kingdom. Unlike the worldly kings who often exercise their power through oppression, greed, and fear, Jesus exercises His Kingship through humility, love, and sacrifice. When Jesus came to this earth, He did not arrive in splendor and glory as the world would expect a king to do. No, He was born in a humble stable, to a poor family. He came not to be served, but to serve. And His crowning moment—His supreme act of Kingship—was on a cross. On that cross, He took upon Himself the sins of the world, offering forgiveness, reconciliation, and salvation to all who would believe.
Jesus, the King of the Universe, was crowned not with a golden crown, but with a crown of thorns. His throne was not a golden seat in a palace, but a rough, wooden cross. And it was there, in that ultimate act of humility, that He established His Kingdom—a Kingdom of peace, of justice, of mercy, and of love.
But the story doesn’t end with the cross. No, Jesus’ resurrection from the dead is the proof of His victory, the confirmation that His Kingdom will never end. His resurrection is the first-fruits of a new creation. When Jesus rose from the dead, He declared to the world that death no longer has the final say. He declared that His Kingdom is a Kingdom of life, a Kingdom that will never fade, never be destroyed, and never be overcome by the forces of evil.
The resurrection of Jesus also points to the reality that He will return. The promise of His Second Coming is not just an afterthought of Christian belief; it is a central aspect of our faith. Jesus Christ will return in glory to judge the living and the dead, and His Kingdom will have no end. This is the hope of the Christian—the hope that our King will one day come again and establish His Kingdom in fullness, where justice, peace, and righteousness reign forever.
So, what does it mean for us today that Jesus Christ is the King of the Universe? It means that our lives have purpose. It means that our actions matter. If Jesus is truly the King, then every decision we make should reflect that reality. How we live, how we love, how we serve—these are the marks of those who belong to His Kingdom. We are called to be ambassadors of His Kingdom, spreading His love, His justice, and His peace to a world in desperate need of it.
It also means that we have hope, no matter how dark the world may seem. When we look at the chaos and the suffering in our world, we can take heart, knowing that Jesus, our King, is sovereign over all. No power on earth, no evil, no injustice, no disease can thwart His plan. His reign is secure, and we are part of that eternal Kingdom.
Finally, the Kingship of Jesus calls us to worship. To bow before Him in reverence and awe. As King of the Universe, He deserves our highest praise and devotion. He is worthy of our trust, our allegiance, and our worship. Jesus is not just our Savior; He is our King. And as we submit to His rule, we experience the fullness of life that He offers—life abundant, life eternal, life in His Kingdom.
As we reflect on Jesus, the King of the Universe, let us remember that He is not just the King of the cosmos, but the King of our hearts. May we submit ourselves fully to His rule, living lives worthy of His Kingdom, and eagerly awaiting the day when He will return in glory to make all things new.
May the peace of Christ, the King of the Universe, reign in your hearts today and forevermore. Amen.
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