On Sunday, November 22, we celebrate the last Sunday after Pentecost, commonly called "Christ the King" Sunday. Our readings include: Daniel 7:9-14, Psalm 93, Revelation 1:1-8, and John 18:33-37.
Daniel records another of his magnificent visions, this one of God, the "Ancient of Days" seated upon his throne as the court sits in judgment and the books are opened. One "like a son of Man" is given dominion and glory and a kingdom – and authority over all people. This is understood to be Jesus, Christ the King who rules over all. In the reading from John Pilate asks Jesus, "So, you are a king?" Jesus declares that his kingdom is not of this world, but he does not negate the fact that he is a king.
What does it mean to live our entire life under the authority of a king – THE KING? Most of us have no experience, outside of stories, with kings. I was once asked what metaphor we could use rather than using the "king metaphor" since it has so little meaning for Americans. After considerable thought and prayer, I replied that there was no substitute, as Jesus' kingship is not a metaphor, but a reality.
On Sunday we will be thinking about what it means to have Jesus be king over all parts of our life, and in particular those parts related to the giving of our selves – all that we have and all that we are- for his use and purposes. Jesus comes to us offering God's grace as he stands in our place at the time of judgment, and his grace is freely given, but it is not cheap.
See you Sunday!
In Christ,
Becki+
Rector, South Riding Anglican Church
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