Open Heavens 16th August 2017: THE KING OF KINGS

Wednesday, August 16 2017

THE KING OF KINGS

Open Heavens Memorise
And he hath on his vesture and on his thigh a name written, KING OF KINGS, AND LORD OF LORDS. Revelation 19:16

Hymn: Sing Hymn 3

Open Heavens One Year Bible Reading: 2 Kings 16-17, Ezekiel 25, 8-26: 6

Read: Daniel 4:34-37

Dan 4:34 And at the end of the days I Nebuchadnezzar lifted up mine eyes unto heaven, and mine understanding returned unto me, and l blessed the most High, and l praised and honoured him that liveth for ever, whose dominion is an everlasting dominion, and his kingdom is from generation to generation

Dan 4:35 And all the inhabitants of the earth are reputed as nothing: and he doeth according to his will in the army of heaven, and among the inhabitants of the earth: and none can stay his hand, or say unto him, What doest thou?

Dan 4:36 At the same time my reason returned unto me, and for the glory of my kingdom, mine honour and brightness returned unto me; and my counsellors and my lords sought unto me, and I was established in my kingdom, and excellent majesty was added unto me.

Dan 4:37 Now I Nebuchadnezzar praise and extol and honour the King of heaven, all whose works are truth, and his ways judgment: and those that walk in pride he is able to abase.

Open Heavens Devotional Message

In the New Testament, there are three instances where the title “King of kings” was used. In each of these three instances, it was used along with the title “Lord of lords”. Obviously, the two titles are linked, but they also have their marked differences.

The underlying thought of kingship is the exercise of authority, while that of lordship is the exercise of power.

A military junta may have the power to overthrow the government of a nation but it lacks the authority to do so, thereby making it an illegitimate government. On the other hand, a policeman can simply use his upraised hand to stop a heavy truck.

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He is able to achieve this by the authority vested in him, which is well recognised
by the truck driver. Similarly, kingship, authority and submission always go together.

Any edict issued by a king must be expressly obeyed. Refusal to comply is interpreted as civil disobedience, anarchy
or rebellion. It is important to note here that from eternity past, Jesus has continuously reigned in majestic splendour as the only Potentate, the King
of glory and the Lord of all (1 Timothy 6:15)
When Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judaea, angels celebrated and worshipped Him as King (Hebrews 1:6, Luke 2:10-14).

He grew up, lived among the people and went about doing good healing the sick, delivering those oppressed by the devil, and spreadingthe good news of the kingdom.

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Yet, at His triumphant entry into Jerusalem, only those who believed in Him cried, “Hosanna, blessed is the King that comes in the Name of the Lord” (John 12:12-13).

A day also came that Jesus was presented to His own people by Pontius Pilate saying, “Behold your King!” The people
however responded with a great roar, “Away with him, crucify him.” He was therefore crucified with a crown of thorns on His head (John 19. Thereafter,
He died, rose from the dead and was received into Heaven.

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Very soon, He is coming back again. This
time, He is not coming with a crown of thorns on His head but with many glorious crowns, and He will rule the nations of the earth with a rod of iron
in His hands. He is returning in power and glory to establish His kingdom on earth, covered with glory and accompanied by the hosts of Heaven’s armies. His title shall be boldly written upon His clothing and on His thigh: “KING OF KINGS, AND LORD OF
LORDS”.

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While we are waiting for the appearance
of the soon-coming King, let us totally submit to His authority and acknowledge His Lordship over our lives.

We must worship His majesty and offer
Him the sacrifice of praise. Let us bow down before the throne of the everlasting King in total adoration of His royal majesty. All hail the King of glory.

Hallelujah!

Action Point:

Worship God as the King of kings, and live your life in submission to Him.