Resurrection of the Lord

Then I saw heaven opened, and there was a white horse! Its rider is called Faithful and True, and in righteousness he judges and makes war…on his robe and on his thigh he has a name inscribed, “King of kings and Lord of lords.”

To say Christ is King is to accept the rule of Jesus in every aspect of our lives: politically, morally, financially etc… The Son of David and Son of God reigns over all the universe, including the powers and principalities, governments, economies and corporations of the world. Although not all recognize His legitimate authority, Christ has reclaimed His creation and is establishing His Kingdom.

In His resurrection, Jesus killed death and destroyed sin. We who are used to monarchs as mere figureheads forget the military leadership implied by the title king. This aspect still survives in our president’s office of “Commander in Chief.” A king was often a king because he was a victorious general. Christ’s victory over sin and death in His resurrection established His Kingdom. “When he ascended on high he made captivity itself a captive; he gave gifts to his people.” (Ephesians 4:8) Christ gives to His people the gift of eternal life. He became as we are, so we can be as He is.