Sunday Reflection (November 20, 2022)

Christ the King Sunday is about a seemingly powerless Messiah hanging on the cross; yet these lyrics reveal a mystery: “Love crucified, arose and the grave became a place of hope” (Michael Card). The resurrection established the eternal dynasty when God vindicated Jesus by raising him from the dead. The resurrection displays God’s power over hatred and death (Luke 1:67-79; 23:33-38).

Through the resurrection of Jesus God shows us a kingdom not based upon retaliation, smashing the competition, or even militarily defeating the enemy; rather, through Jesus God shows us a kingdom based upon humility, truth, kindness, compassion, forgiveness, love, and compassion. A type of kingdom no one expected – not even today! May our lives, our attitudes, and our actions not betray the kingdom of God.