So You Are a King?

by Zeke Flores

People accustomed to physical kingdoms often dislike it when a ruler's authority extends beyond their superficial likes and dislikes or when it conflicts with their political leanings. But that's exactly what Jesus promised He would do.

To the outwardly religious people of His time, Jesus said, "The kingdom of God is within you" (Luke 17:21). When people enthrone Him rightly, when they "sanctify Christ as Lord in your hearts" (I Peter 3:15), then He will truly rule as King and Sovereign. And then, He can begin to help them make real positive changes in their lives.

People looking for outward comfort from their government should be aware that all the government can do is rip a band-aid off one wound to apply to another. But King Jesus, who is above politics and socio-economics, rules not with force or might (though He could) but with the sword of the Spirit, the word of God which performs mighty work, if people let it.

"My kingdom is not of this world ... My kingdom is not of this realm" (John 18:36 NASB, ESV).