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Corinthians 15:20-28 - Paul depicts
Jesus as the victor over the world with all things under Christ’s feet,
including death. The King will conquer the world. God has put all things in
subjection to Christ. On this Christ the King Sunday, we see Christ as the king
over death. His resurrection was the first person to rise from death. Since He
rose, the Christian dead will also rise. At the end of time, He will deliver
His kingdom to God. All enemies, including death, will be defeated by King
Jesus. Then the Son will subject himself to God the Father that God may be
everything to everyone.
The Greeks out it this way: “IX, XC – MIKA,” “Jesus Christ Victor.” This monogram is
often seen on altars, crosses, and cornerstones of a church. Christ is the
Victor, and he goes from victory to victory. It is important that Christians
realize that Christ is the conqueror and we in Christ share the victory. We are
on the winning team. We are destined to win. This should fill us with good
cheer and hope in the midst of discouraging circumstances.
Yes, Jesus goes from victory to victory. He conquers
death. He destroys evil. He subjects all enemies to himself. Jesus reign begins
with the Resurrection and he reigns through the church until he puts all
enemies down. This will be your reality on the Last Great Day. Yet Christ rules even today, and he uses you
the church in his conflict with the world. This Christian life is a constant
battle against forces. The question comes to mind: to what extent is the church
today waging war against the forces of evil in the world? Ponder this thought
today knowing that Christ as King rules on behalf of his church. [1]
For blessing on the
Word – Lord God, bless Your Word
wherever it is proclaimed. Make it a word of power and peace to convert those
not yet Your own and to confirm those who have come to saving faith. May Your
Word pass from the ear to the heart, from the heart to the lip, and from the
lip to the life that, as You have promised, Your Word may achieve the purpose
for which You send it;[2]
[1] Lectionary Preaching Workbook Series A by John Brokhoff © 1980 CSS Publishing, Lima OH
[2] Collect for the Blessing of the Word, Lutheran Service Book © 2006 Concordia Publishing House, St. Louis
Image of Christ the King copyright © Ed Riojas, Higher Things
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