The crown is a symbol of power and authority. Our King has ultimate authority. He is the King of all other kings. Revelation 19:16 And on His robe and on His thigh He has a name written, “KING OF KINGS, AND LORD OF LORDS.” Being a king is different from being the president of a country. A president is elected by the people, but a king isn’t elected, he is born to be king. For us, we need to follow our King of kings, Jesus.

Our King, King Jesus, although He is the highest King, King Jesus did not come to be served but to serve us. He did the ultimate in service by laying down His life for us.

During His last days on earth, Jesus was arrested and put on trial. John 18:37 Therefore Pilate said to Him, “So You are a king?” Jesus answered, “You say correctly that I am a king. For this I have been born, and for this I have come into the world, to testify to the truth. Everyone who is of the truth hears My voice.” He was only interested in doing the will of His Father, God. He was born to be king, but His kingdom is not on this earth — it’s in heaven. He only came to earth to make a way for us to live with Him in heaven.

Jesus “just can’t wait to be your king.” He has invited you to enjoy eternal life in His heavenly kingdom. Will you crown Him as your King today?

Think About It: Jesus is the King of all kings.

Group Questions:

1. What did this lesson teach you about God?
2. What did this lesson teach you about you?
3. From this lesson what is He asking you to do and/or what is He going to do?
4. How did you hear from God today?

God Encounters:

Because of the health of our nation, I want to remind us of something God has been teaching me. I kept encountering God this week in my struggles. Father God is so kind and loving; He didn’t leave me to face these concerns alone. God said that those who trust in Him will remain strong. We don’t do anything to deserve this love. He loves us simply because we are His children. I think one of the caveats is to trust Him. We trust Him because He is our Father.
Jeremiah 17:7 “Blessed is the man who trusts in the LORD And whose trust is the LORD.
Isaiah 40:31 But those who trust in the LORD will find new strength. They will soar high on wings like eagles. They will run and not grow weary. They will walk and not faint.

Devotional:
We hear a lot about the importance of following Jesus, our King, but what does that look like? Our walk with Him begins at salvation and continues throughout our earthly lifetime and into eternity. But how do we know whether we’re still on the right path or have drifted away?

Following the Lord requires obedience to God’s Word and sensitivity to His Holy Spirit. For example, Scripture clearly teaches us to forgive others as we have been forgiven. Eph. 4:32 Be kind to one another, tender-hearted, forgiving each other, just as God in Christ also has forgiven you. Anger, resentment, and a desire for revenge are natural responses, but following Christ requires that we turn from these and pray to have a forgiving spirit and God’s supernatural love for our offender. It may take time to reach this point, but as we let Holy Spirit change our minds and hearts, forgiveness will come. We must keep trying.

God has provided everything we need to faithfully follow our King. His Word is our guide, and His Spirit enables us to overcome our natural impulses and obey His instructions. We need to be obedient to what we already know to be right. We must cooperate with His work in us by denying our sinful responses and choosing instead to walk in the power of His Spirit each day. Following Jesus isn’t a one-time decision—it’s a way of life.

Prayer:
Heavenly Father, we thank You for sending Your Son to be our Lord and King. Help us today, and every day, to honor Him, obey Him, and follow His will for our life. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Sources: This week’s devotional was adopted from an In Touch Ministries devotional.

Testimonies:
Even corrections from God are testaments to His goodness. Last week, I implemented God’s directions to close teaching with a small group and ask four questions. I did and witnessed why He wanted them to know who He is, Who they are, what He is going to do, and what He wants them to do as a result of each lesson. He wanted us to review these questions because He wanted us to apply the lesson to our lives. Thank you, Lord!

“With every prayer and request, pray at all times in the Spirit, and with this in view, be alert with all perseverance and every request for all the saints,” – Ephesians 6:18

$10 Memory Verse:
And on His robe and on His thigh He has a name written, “KING OF KINGS, AND LORD OF LORDS.” – Revelation 19:16

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