John 18:33-37
Today's Advent Reading

Jesus was born into this world as a king. Even though his birth was humble and crude, he was still the Son of God, and King of the Jews. He did not go through his life proclaiming his kingship, but instead took on the form of a servant. Only at the end of his life, when Pilate, a non-Jew, questioned him about his kingship, did Jesus admit to being a king.

He added to Pilate, however, that his kingdom was not of this world--that if it was, his followers would fight to prevent his arrest. In verse 37, he also says, "You are right in saying I am a king. In fact, for this reason I was born, and for this I came into the world, to testify to the truth. Everyone on the side of truth listens to me."

Jesus was born a king and died as a king. But is he king of our lives? That is where he truly wants to reign. This advent season, let us give him our hearts, so we may know the truth about him and his love for us. As he reigns in us, we can truly love and experience the real meaning of Christmas.


- posted by Suzi @ 7:43 AM