Jesus: The Prince of the Kings of the Earth

Jesus: The Prince of the Kings of the Earth
And from Jesus Christ, . . .
the prince of the kings of the earth.
Revelation 1:5

Jesus is the Prince of the Kings of the Earth. A prince is one who is waiting for the throne that he will formally assume in the future. Jesus is the Prince who will assume His throne at His second return. Then He’ll be the King of kings and the Lord of lords (Revelation 19:16). However, His future reign doesn’t deny His present rulership in the hearts of His followers or His sovereignty in Heaven. He wants to sit on the throne of your heart.

Jesus, I pray, “Your kingdom come” (Matthew 6:10), for the future millennium. But for today, I want You to rule my heart.

Jesus is the Prince of the Kings of the Earth; but now, in His sovereign plan, He allows each earthly ruler to rule. Whereas many earthly leaders ignore Christ and violate His laws, still “the powers [rulers] that be are ordained of God” (Romans 13:1). Those who rebel at His authority will be punished when they stand before the judgment throne. Even when rulers rebel against God, He works His plans through them. Many rulers think that they’re doing whatever they want, but the Bible teaches, “The king’s heart is in the hand of the LORD; . . . He turns it wherever He wishes” (Proverbs 21:1).

Jesus, You have all power in Heaven and Earth. I marvel at Your patience and I praise You for working all things together for good to us who love You (Romans 8:28). Amen.