Passion Week: Day 1
MONDAY:
A RIGHT VIEW OF THE KING
Luke 19: 37–38 “As he was drawing near—already on the way down the Mount of Olives—the whole multitude of his disciples began to rejoice and praise God with a loud voice for all the mighty works that they had seen, saying, “Blessed is the King who comes in the name of the Lord! Peace in heaven and glory in the highest!"
Steve Jobs, renowned for his innovative gadgets and marketing prowess, was either adored or reviled due to his polarizing personality. Central to his character was the "Reality Distortion Field," a term highlighting his ability to reshape reality to suit his goals, as described by his biographer Walter Isaacson.
On the path down the Mount of Olives, as Jesus approached Jerusalem, his disciples erupted in jubilant praise for the wonders they had witnessed, proclaiming, "Blessed is the King who comes in the name of the Lord! Peace in heaven and glory in the highest." Yet, like those under Jobs' influence, Jesus' disciples seemed to distort reality, envisioning an earthly kingship rather than the spiritual reign He inaugurated. This misconception likely led to their panicked reactions during Jesus' arrest, including Peter's impulsive violence. Such misunderstandings of kingship can steer us off course in life.
Only after Jesus' resurrection did the disciples grasp the true nature of His kingship. As we stand on this side of His victory over death and sin, we have a profound understanding of His life, sacrifice, and authority. Reflecting on this, what does Jesus' kingship mean to you? Is He merely a distant king in a general sense, or is He the ruler of your life?
On the night of His betrayal in Gethsemane, Jesus implored His disciples to pray, yet they chose slumber over prayer. Had they earnestly prayed, their perspective on Jesus’ kingship and the unfolding events might have shifted. Similarly, Jesus urges us to engage in prayer, to deepen our understanding of Him and His kingship.
This Passion Week, let's take time to commune with the King who reigns over all, including over your life. Allow His guidance to shape your understanding of His Kingship and your actions as His Child.
How is God speaking to you?
How will you apply this to yourself and to others today?
Take a moment now in prayer to give thanks, praise, confess or lift up a request
On the path down the Mount of Olives, as Jesus approached Jerusalem, his disciples erupted in jubilant praise for the wonders they had witnessed, proclaiming, "Blessed is the King who comes in the name of the Lord! Peace in heaven and glory in the highest." Yet, like those under Jobs' influence, Jesus' disciples seemed to distort reality, envisioning an earthly kingship rather than the spiritual reign He inaugurated. This misconception likely led to their panicked reactions during Jesus' arrest, including Peter's impulsive violence. Such misunderstandings of kingship can steer us off course in life.
Only after Jesus' resurrection did the disciples grasp the true nature of His kingship. As we stand on this side of His victory over death and sin, we have a profound understanding of His life, sacrifice, and authority. Reflecting on this, what does Jesus' kingship mean to you? Is He merely a distant king in a general sense, or is He the ruler of your life?
On the night of His betrayal in Gethsemane, Jesus implored His disciples to pray, yet they chose slumber over prayer. Had they earnestly prayed, their perspective on Jesus’ kingship and the unfolding events might have shifted. Similarly, Jesus urges us to engage in prayer, to deepen our understanding of Him and His kingship.
This Passion Week, let's take time to commune with the King who reigns over all, including over your life. Allow His guidance to shape your understanding of His Kingship and your actions as His Child.
How is God speaking to you?
How will you apply this to yourself and to others today?
Take a moment now in prayer to give thanks, praise, confess or lift up a request
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