King of kings

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

Revelation 19:16

So for the past month, in my Christmas playlist, I’ve shuffled in Handel’s Messiah... one of the true classics of sacred music. I’m thrilled to listen to this masterwork at Advent. And what moves me most is the clear message of scripture in it. That’s all the lyric is... God’s Word, prophesying about Jesus... set beautifully to orchestra and choir. It is powerful.

And of course there is one part of Handel’s Messiah that soars even higher.... the Hallelujah Chorus. And it builds so dramatically so that when it reaches the point where the choir sings “King of Kings (forever and ever) and Lord of Lords (forever and ever) and He shall reign forever and ever,” my heart just soars along in praise... not just because of the music, but because of the wonderful truth it proclaims!

Jesus rules over all. He is King of kings. He is Lord of lords. And He reigns forever, never to be diminished in authority. He reigns above all earthly power. And my only allegiance is to Him, for I will serve Him, love Him, be loved in Jesus and by Jesus forever! That’s what everything is about! And that purpose brings every other thing into focus and makes life make sense. Nothing else should rule my heart under the King of kings. Nothing else directs me when I am under the Lord of lords.

Jesus,

You are my King!

You are my Lord!

I worship You!

Amen