We Live for Only One King
1 Samuel 8:6–7 (ESV)
“But the thing displeased Samuel when they said, ‘Give us a king to judge us.’ And Samuel prayed to the LORD. And the LORD said to Samuel, ‘Obey the voice of the people in all that they say to you, for they have not rejected you, but they have rejected me from being king over them.’”
This true account of Israel rejecting God as their King should be a sober reminder to us today to keep our eyes on our King and Savior, Jesus Christ.
Here are some Bible verses that emphasize Jesus as our King.
The wise men recognized Jesus as King.
Matthew 2:2:
“Saying, ‘Where is He who has been born King of the Jews? For we saw His star when it rose and have come to worship Him.’”
Jesus told Pilate that He was King.
John 18:37:
“Then Pilate said to Him, ‘So you are a king?’ Jesus answered, ‘You say that I am a king. For this purpose I was born, and for this purpose I have come into the world—to bear witness to the truth. Everyone who is of the truth listens to my voice.’”
And let's remember that the final victory belongs to King Jesus.
Revelation 17:14:
“They will make war on the Lamb, and the Lamb will conquer them, for He is Lord of lords and King of kings, and those with Him are called and chosen and faithful.”
And we read God has highly exalted our King Jesus.
Philippians 2:9–11:
“Therefore God has highly exalted him and bestowed on him the name that is above every name, so that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.”
As we reflect on these Scriptures, we are reminded that we live for only one King: Jesus Christ. He is our Savior, our Lord, and the One we are called to follow.
The question is not whether Jesus is King. He is King! The question is whether we are living in submission to Him, trusting Him, and following His Word.
May we never make the mistake of rejecting His authority in favor of the ways of this world. Our allegiance belongs to Jesus Christ alone.
Is Jesus your King? If not, place your faith in Jesus alone and follow only Jesus.
Richard Templin Hancock
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For the Sorrowful, the Grieving, the Despised
For the Sorrowful, the Grieving, the Despised
Isaiah 53:3 (NKJV)
“He is despised and rejected by men, A Man of sorrows and acquainted with grief. And we hid, as it were, our faces from Him; He was despised, and we did not esteem Him.”
I know there are fellow Christians in certain countries who are treated with contempt, despised, and forced to live at the lowest levels of their societies, allowed to do only the jobs others would never consider doing. Some have their homes destroyed or stolen from them. Some are not allowed to practice their faith publicly or share their faith with others.
And there are other followers of Jesus who experience rejection even from fellow Christians.
There are many people who are sorrowful, grieving, and despised. But they are not alone. Isaiah tells us that Jesus Himself was despised and rejected, a Man of sorrows and acquainted with grief.
Because Jesus understands suffering and rejection, we can draw near to Him with our burdens. Consider these comforting words from Hebrews 4:14–16:
“Having then a great high priest, who has passed through the heavens, Jesus, the Son of God, let us hold tightly to our confession.
For we don’t have a high priest who can’t be touched with the feeling of our infirmities, but one who has been in all points tempted like we are, yet without sin.
Let us therefore draw near with boldness to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy, and may find grace for help in time of need.”
What a wonderful comfort it is to know that Jesus understands! He knows what it is to be rejected, despised, and acquainted with sorrow. When grief weighs heavily on our hearts, we can come to Him with confidence, knowing that He welcomes us to draw near and receive His mercy and grace.
Sorrows, grief, and rejection can become a doorway to our great High Priest, Jesus Christ. They can draw us closer to the One who understands, comforts, and helps us in our time of need.
Isaiah 53:3 (NKJV)
“He is despised and rejected by men, A Man of sorrows and acquainted with grief. And we hid, as it were, our faces from Him; He was despised, and we did not esteem Him.”
I know there are fellow Christians in certain countries who are treated with contempt, despised, and forced to live at the lowest levels of their societies, allowed to do only the jobs others would never consider doing. Some have their homes destroyed or stolen from them. Some are not allowed to practice their faith publicly or share their faith with others.
And there are other followers of Jesus who experience rejection even from fellow Christians.
There are many people who are sorrowful, grieving, and despised. But they are not alone. Isaiah tells us that Jesus Himself was despised and rejected, a Man of sorrows and acquainted with grief.
Because Jesus understands suffering and rejection, we can draw near to Him with our burdens. Consider these comforting words from Hebrews 4:14–16:
“Having then a great high priest, who has passed through the heavens, Jesus, the Son of God, let us hold tightly to our confession.
For we don’t have a high priest who can’t be touched with the feeling of our infirmities, but one who has been in all points tempted like we are, yet without sin.
Let us therefore draw near with boldness to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy, and may find grace for help in time of need.”
What a wonderful comfort it is to know that Jesus understands! He knows what it is to be rejected, despised, and acquainted with sorrow. When grief weighs heavily on our hearts, we can come to Him with confidence, knowing that He welcomes us to draw near and receive His mercy and grace.
Sorrows, grief, and rejection can become a doorway to our great High Priest, Jesus Christ. They can draw us closer to the One who understands, comforts, and helps us in our time of need.
He Who Overcomes
He Who Overcomes
Revelation 3:4–5 (BSB)
“But you do have a few people in Sardis who have not soiled their garments, and because they are worthy, they will walk with Me in white. Like them, he who overcomes will be dressed in white. And I will never blot out his name from the Book of Life, but I will confess his name before My Father and His angels.”
I was reading today that those who overcome are those who remain faithful to Jesus Christ through the challenges and temptations of life. Their aim is to trust and obey Him, keeping their eyes on Jesus as they walk with Him daily.
Now, don't get me wrong. We all can fail and fall short of the mark. But overcomers are secure in Jesus, and they will always return to Him.
In John 10:28–29, Jesus gives us this wonderful promise:
“I give them eternal life, and they will never perish. No one can snatch them out of My hand. My Father who has given them to Me is greater than all. No one can snatch them out of My Father’s hand.”
What a wonderful assurance! Our security rests in Jesus and the Father's keeping power.
1 John 5:4–5 (ESV) tells us:
“For everyone who has been born of God overcomes the world. And this is the victory that has overcome the world—our faith. Who is it that overcomes the world except the one who believes that Jesus is the Son of God?”
That is why it is so important for us to encourage one another daily about our secure position in Christ. We overcome because Jesus overcame for us.
So, fellow follower of Jesus Christ, be encouraged. Keep your eyes on Jesus, remain faithful, and encourage others to do the same. You are not alone. Keep following Jesus!
Revelation 3:4–5 (BSB)
“But you do have a few people in Sardis who have not soiled their garments, and because they are worthy, they will walk with Me in white. Like them, he who overcomes will be dressed in white. And I will never blot out his name from the Book of Life, but I will confess his name before My Father and His angels.”
I was reading today that those who overcome are those who remain faithful to Jesus Christ through the challenges and temptations of life. Their aim is to trust and obey Him, keeping their eyes on Jesus as they walk with Him daily.
Now, don't get me wrong. We all can fail and fall short of the mark. But overcomers are secure in Jesus, and they will always return to Him.
In John 10:28–29, Jesus gives us this wonderful promise:
“I give them eternal life, and they will never perish. No one can snatch them out of My hand. My Father who has given them to Me is greater than all. No one can snatch them out of My Father’s hand.”
What a wonderful assurance! Our security rests in Jesus and the Father's keeping power.
1 John 5:4–5 (ESV) tells us:
“For everyone who has been born of God overcomes the world. And this is the victory that has overcome the world—our faith. Who is it that overcomes the world except the one who believes that Jesus is the Son of God?”
That is why it is so important for us to encourage one another daily about our secure position in Christ. We overcome because Jesus overcame for us.
So, fellow follower of Jesus Christ, be encouraged. Keep your eyes on Jesus, remain faithful, and encourage others to do the same. You are not alone. Keep following Jesus!
Not Ashamed
Not Ashamed
Mark 8:38 (NIV)
"If anyone is ashamed of me and my words in this adulterous and sinful generation, the Son of Man will be ashamed of them when he comes in his Father’s glory with the holy angels."
As followers of Jesus, we love Him and want to live obediently to His teachings. That doesn't mean we never have a bad day or fail in doing what is right, but genuine faith always brings us back to Him.
While we wait for the Lord's return, we can share the Gospel, live according to His word, pray, serve others, encourage fellow believers, and remain faithful through trials.
Jesus is coming again. May we be found faithfully following Him and openly living for Him—not ashamed of Jesus or His words.
If you do not know Jesus as Lord and Savior, these words serve as a sober warning. The Bible calls us to repent and believe the good news about Jesus. Salvation is found in Jesus Christ alone. Turn to Him in faith, trust in Him for the forgiveness of sins, and follow Him today.
"If anyone is ashamed of me and my words in this adulterous and sinful generation, the Son of Man will be ashamed of them when he comes in his Father’s glory with the holy angels."
As followers of Jesus, we love Him and want to live obediently to His teachings. That doesn't mean we never have a bad day or fail in doing what is right, but genuine faith always brings us back to Him.
While we wait for the Lord's return, we can share the Gospel, live according to His word, pray, serve others, encourage fellow believers, and remain faithful through trials.
Jesus is coming again. May we be found faithfully following Him and openly living for Him—not ashamed of Jesus or His words.
If you do not know Jesus as Lord and Savior, these words serve as a sober warning. The Bible calls us to repent and believe the good news about Jesus. Salvation is found in Jesus Christ alone. Turn to Him in faith, trust in Him for the forgiveness of sins, and follow Him today.
Keep The Word Of Jesus
Keep The Word Of Jesus
John 14:23 (NKJV)
Jesus answered and said to him, “If anyone loves Me, he will keep My word; and My Father will love him, and We will come to him and make Our home with him.”
As followers of Jesus, we should remind each other to open our Bibles and read the words of Jesus. Reading a little bit each day helps keep us close to God and His Son, Jesus Christ. We even get to know the Holy Spirit better because He always reveals Jesus to us.
Jesus said in John 14:16–17:
“And I will pray the Father, and He will give you another Helper, that He may abide with you forever—the Spirit of truth, whom the world cannot receive, because it neither sees Him nor knows Him; but you know Him, for He dwells with you and will be in you.”
Jesus also said in John 14:26:
“But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name, He will teach you all things, and bring to your remembrance all things that I said to you.”
How do we know the Holy Spirit? He always points us to Jesus.
God’s sheep will not listen to other voices—only their Shepherd’s. Our Lord said in John 10:27:
“My sheep hear My voice, and I know them, and they follow Me.”
Spending time with Jesus—talking to Him and listening to Him speak to us in His Word—makes the heart happy and reminds us of our eternal, glorious future. Let’s look to Jesus and keep His Words today.
Jesus answered and said to him, “If anyone loves Me, he will keep My word; and My Father will love him, and We will come to him and make Our home with him.”
As followers of Jesus, we should remind each other to open our Bibles and read the words of Jesus. Reading a little bit each day helps keep us close to God and His Son, Jesus Christ. We even get to know the Holy Spirit better because He always reveals Jesus to us.
Jesus said in John 14:16–17:
“And I will pray the Father, and He will give you another Helper, that He may abide with you forever—the Spirit of truth, whom the world cannot receive, because it neither sees Him nor knows Him; but you know Him, for He dwells with you and will be in you.”
Jesus also said in John 14:26:
“But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name, He will teach you all things, and bring to your remembrance all things that I said to you.”
How do we know the Holy Spirit? He always points us to Jesus.
God’s sheep will not listen to other voices—only their Shepherd’s. Our Lord said in John 10:27:
“My sheep hear My voice, and I know them, and they follow Me.”
Spending time with Jesus—talking to Him and listening to Him speak to us in His Word—makes the heart happy and reminds us of our eternal, glorious future. Let’s look to Jesus and keep His Words today.
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