The title “king” naturally has a political implication. It is no surprise that Jesus’s contemporaries expected a political king in the Messiah. The Messiah was to be the son of King David, and his kingdom was to have no end. All of this is easily translated into anyone’s mind to a great political leader who would be able to dominate the known world.
This, however, was not God’s meaning of king. The king God wants to rule His people plans more than a political agenda. He seeks to rule our hearts, not just countries or nations. He wants more than fealty. He wants love.
Christ, Our King!
The real question then becomes not “Are you the king…?” but “Are you my King?” Can I let Jesus be King of my heart? Is He worthy of this honor?
To answer this question, I must look at my relationship with Him up to this point: the moments when He was faithful to His promises, the moments when He answered my prayers, the moments He was there when I needed Him. Looking at these moments in my relationship with the Lord reminds me that He seeks me and pursues my heart. These moments bring me to choose Him as my King- the King of my heart.
Thy Kingdom Come!
To make Him King of my heart I must enthrone Him there by my choice to love Him in return. This implies that in my decisions and actions I choose what will be an act of love for Him. I let His kingdom come within my heart until my whole heart is ruled by Him.
What do I need to do for Jesus to be King of my heart? What choices, decisions, changes do I need to make for this to happen? How can I love Him?
