“Jesus said, “My kingdom does not belong to this world; if my kingdom belonged to this world, my followers would fight to keep me from being handed over to the Jewish authorities. No, my kingdom does not belong here!”
John 18:36
As the world gathers to witness the coronation of King Charles in London, many Americans may wonder what all the fuss is about. After all, the United States is a democratic republic, and we don’t have a monarch to crown.
But even as we observe from afar, we can’t help but be reminded of the biblical accounts of Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem. Just like the crowds who praised Him with shouts of Hosanna, people from all over the world are coming together to celebrate the coronation of a new king.
However, we must remember that while earthly kings may come and go, Jesus is the King who reigns eternally. Scripture tells us that He is the Alpha and the Omega, the beginning and the end (Revelation 22:13). His Kingdom is not of this world (John 18:36), and yet it is more powerful and enduring than any earthly kingdom.
As we watch the coronation of King Charles, let us not forget the supremacy of the Kingdom of Heaven and the reign of King Jesus. It is only through Him that we can experience true salvation and eternal life (John 14:6).
While we may not have a monarch to crown in America, we can still pledge our allegiance to the one true King. Let us pray that our nation and our leaders would turn their hearts towards Him, and that we would be a beacon of light and hope in a world that so desperately needs it.
As we await the return of the King of the Universe and the restoration of the Kingdom of Heaven, let us keep our eyes fixed on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith (Hebrews 12:2). May His Kingdom come and His will be done on earth as it is in Heaven (Matthew 6:10).
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