The prophet Daniel, in visions during the night, "saw One like a son of man coming" to God's throne where He received a kingdom which will never pass away (Dn 7:13-14). Jesus is the Fulfillment of this prophecy. He is the King of kings (see Rv 1:5; cf Rv 19:16).
Will you accept Jesus as your King? To do so, you must:
It is humanly impossible to choose to be in God's kingdom. We have too much selfishness and too little love. Nevertheless, like the good thief, we can receive God's grace to dethrone ourselves and accept Jesus as our King. Today, on this feast of Christ the King, by grace accept Jesus as your King on His terms.
| PRAYER: | Jesus, remember me when You come into Your kingdom (Lk 23:42). |
| PROMISE: | "See, He comes amid the clouds! Every eye shall see Him, even of those who pierced Him." –Rv 1:7 |
| PRAISE: | The Archangel Gabriel announced to Mary that Jesus will sit on "the throne of David" and "His reign will be without end" (see Lk 1:32-33). All hail, Christ the King! |
Reprinted with permission from Presentation Ministries, a lay association of the Catholic Church that focuses on evangelization and discipleship through Bible teaching, daily Mass, the charisms of the Holy Spirit, and Small Christian Community. Their ministries include:
· One Bread, One Body
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· Annual Bible Institute
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