Daily Devotions

The King Who Welcomes the Outcast

A man with leprosy came to him and begged him on his knees, “Lord, if you are willing, you can make me clean.” Jesus reached out his hand and touched the man. “I am willing,” he said. “Be clean!” Luke 5:12–13

Most kings are surrounded by gates, guards, and protocol. But Jesus, the true King, crosses barriers—social, religious, and emotional—to reach the people others avoid.

This leper was untouchable. In his day, leprosy meant more than illness—it meant isolation. He had to live apart, shout “Unclean!” wherever he went, and endure the crushing weight of being feared and forgotten.

But Jesus did what no one else would: He touched him.

He could have healed with a word, but He chose touch—human, risky, intimate. It was a gesture of love before a miracle of power. In that moment, Jesus was saying, “You are not beyond love. You are not forgotten. You belong.”

This is the kind of King we serve. Not one who avoids the broken, but One who seeks them out. Not one who rules from a distance, but One who moves close—to the sick, the sinner, the rejected.

And He calls us to do the same. Who in our lives or communities has been made to feel unworthy, unwanted, untouchable? Jesus welcomes them—and so must we.

In a war-torn village, a makeshift clinic was set up. People lined up in hope, but a local child sat alone, afraid to come near—covered in sores, dirty, and ignored.

The doctor noticed, left the crowd, knelt beside the child, and gently washed his hands and face. He then said, “You matter just as much as anyone in that line.”

That’s what Jesus does. He doesn’t just help the crowd—He sees the one who’s been left out. He draws near when everyone else draws back.

Jesus, you welcomed those others avoided. You reached out with compassion and restored the rejected. Teach me to love like you—to notice, to include, and to make space in my heart for the outcast. Amen.

Daily Devotions

Christ the King Forever

“The kingdom of the world has become the kingdom of our Lord and of his Messiah, and he will reign forever and ever.” Revelation 11:15

These words from Revelation thunder with hope and certainty: “He will reign forever and ever.” Amid all the shifting powers and fragile promises of this world, this is the truth we cling to: Christ is King—and His reign is eternal.

Governments change. Kingdoms rise and fall. Even the best human systems are flawed. But the kingdom of Christ is unshakable. It does not fade, falter, or fail. The vision John sees in Revelation is not fantasy—it’s a future reality breaking into the present.

And here's the incredible invitation: we don’t have to wait until the end of time to live under Christ’s reign. We can honour Him as King now—in our hearts, our homes, our churches, and our communities.

To declare “Christ is King forever” is not just a theological statement—it’s a daily decision. It’s to say, “You are Lord of my life today, and I trust you with all my tomorrows.”

During the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II, observers noticed how ornate and heavy the crown was—a symbol of both responsibility and reign. Yet even that crown, like all earthly thrones, will one day pass to another.

Not so with Christ. His crown never slips. His rule never weakens. His kingdom never ends. The crown of Christ is not made of gold, but of glory. He reigns not by conquest, but by love, justice, and resurrection power. He is the forever King—unchanging in a changing world.

You are the Alpha and the Omega, the Beginning and the End. Christ our King, I give you my today—and trust you with tomorrow. Reign in my heart, reign in the world, and reign forever. Amen.

Daily Devotions

Worship the King

“Come, let us bow down in worship, let us kneel before the Lord our Maker; for he is our God and we are the people of his pasture…” (Psalm 95:6–7)

Worship is more than what we do on a Sunday morning. It’s more than songs, sermons, or set prayers. According to Psalm 95, worship is a response—a bowing down before the greatness and goodness of our King.

True worship involves reverence and joy, humility and celebration. It's not just about what we say with our lips, but what we choose with our lives.

To worship Jesus as King is to give Him first place—not just in our music, but in our motives; not just in our rituals, but in our relationships.

Every action can become worship when it’s done with a heart surrendered to Christ: how we speak to others, how we serve, how we spend our time, how we make decisions. In this sense, worship is not an event—it’s a lifestyle.

Let’s not just sing to the King. Let’s live for Him.

There’s a story of a cathedral janitor who was often seen humming hymns while sweeping the floors. One day someone asked why he always seemed joyful doing such a humble job. He said:

“I’m not just sweeping floors. I’m serving the King. Every stroke of this broom is worship.”

This is what Psalm 95 invites us into: a vision of worship that stretches far beyond the sanctuary. Even the ordinary becomes sacred when done in honour of Christ.

King Jesus, let my whole life be worship to you. May my words honour you, my thoughts reflect you, and my actions please you. Teach me to bow not just in song, but in surrender. Amen.

Daily Devotions

Kingdom Priorities

“But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.” Matthew 6:33

In a world driven by deadlines, distractions, and demands, it’s easy to get our priorities tangled. Jesus speaks into this whirlwind with clarity and challenge:

“Seek first the kingdom of God.”

Not second after work.
Not third after family or finances.
But First.

To seek first the kingdom is to make Jesus’ rule the centre of your life—not a Sunday obligation but a daily orientation. It means asking not, “What do I want from life?” but “What does God want through my life?”

Jesus doesn’t say we should ignore our needs—He promises that when we put His reign first, the rest will fall into place in His time and way. This is not about neglecting responsibilities, but about reordering life around the King and His purposes.

When His kingdom is first, everything else finds its rightful place.

A professor once filled a large jar with rocks. “Is it full?” he asked. The class said yes. He then added pebbles, then sand, then water—each time asking the same question.

Then he said, “The point is this: if you don’t put the big rocks in first, you’ll never get them in at all.”

The “big rocks” are our kingdom priorities: prayer, worship, justice, love, discipleship. If we let lesser things take over—emails, errands, ego—they’ll crowd out what matters most.

Jesus invites us to build life around what lasts: His kingdom.

Jesus, reorder my life. Remove the clutter of lesser priorities. Teach me to seek your kingdom above all else—not just with my words, but with my choices, my time, and my heart. May your kingdom come—in me and through me. Amen.

Daily Devotions

The Rejected King

“But his subjects hated him and sent a delegation after him to say, ‘We don’t want this man to be our king.’” Luke 19:14

Jesus told this parable on His way to Jerusalem—a city that would soon shout “Hosanna!” and then “Crucify Him!” In the story, the citizens reject the nobleman’s kingship. It’s a chilling line: “We don’t want this man to be our king.”

This isn’t just ancient history—it’s a question that confronts every human heart: Will we accept Christ’s reign—or resist it?

It’s not always open rebellion. Sometimes it’s subtle—a refusal to give Him lordship over our time, our money, our relationships, our pride. We want Jesus as Saviour, but not as King. We want His blessings, but not His commands.

But here’s the truth: Christ is King, whether we accept it or not. His authority is real. The only question is whether we will live under His gracious rule or try to build kingdoms of our own.

To say “Be King of my life” is to surrender, not in defeat, but in trust. He is the kind of King who lays down His life for His people. And though He was rejected by many, those who receive Him receive life, peace, and purpose.

A pastor once placed an ornate chair in the middle of the sanctuary with a sign that read: “Reserved for the King.”

Throughout the service, people admired the chair—but no one sat in it. At the end of the sermon, the pastor asked: “We say Jesus is King—but is His throne truly at the centre of your life? Or do you keep it vacant while living as your own ruler?”

It was a powerful reminder: it’s possible to honour Jesus with our words, our songs, and our rituals—yet still leave the throne of our hearts empty, refusing to let Him truly rule.

Lord, I surrender my pride. I confess the ways I resist your authority. Be King of my life, my choices, my thoughts, and my actions. Reign not just over the world, but over me. Amen.

Devotional for Christ the King Sunday

Reading: John 18:33–37

Pilate and Jesus stand face to face in a moment charged with power.

Pilate represents empire — authority enforced by fear, control, and military strength.

Jesus stands with no army, no weapons, no political advantage — and yet he is the one who is truly free.

Pilate asks the question: “Are you the King of the Jews?”

He wants a title he can categorise, a label he can manage.

But Jesus refuses to fit the world’s expectations of kingship.

“My kingdom is not from this world.”

Not otherworldly, but different in nature.

Christ’s kingship doesn’t depend on force or intimidation.

His authority is rooted in truth, compassion, mercy, and self-giving love.

In our world today, “power” is often noisy — shouting to be heard, insisting on being right.

But the power of Christ is quiet, steady, unshakeable:

• It lifts the poor,

• heals the broken,

• restores dignity,

• brings hope.

To say Christ is King is not just a belief — it is a loyalty statement.

It means we choose:

• the way of peace over the way of dominance,

• the way of mercy over the way of revenge,

• the way of service over the way of status.

On this Sunday, we are asked:

Which kingdom are we living in?

The kingdom of fear, competition, and self-preservation?

Or the kingdom of love, truth, and grace that Jesus witnesses to?

Christ reigns — not by forcing obedience — but by inviting hearts to be shaped by love.

May we honour him not just with our words, but with 

StF 347 – “Crown Him with many crowns”

Verse 1:

Crown him with many crowns,

the Lamb upon his throne;

hark! how the heavenly anthem drowns

all music but its own.

Awake, my soul, and sing

of him who died for thee,

and hail him as thy matchless King

through all eternity.

(This verse beautifully emphasises the gentle but eternal sovereignty of Christ.)

Prayer

Lord Jesus Christ,

King of Kings and Servant of all,

you reign not with force but with love,

not with violence but with compassion,

not with fear but with truth.

Reign in our hearts,

that we may follow your ways.

Reign in your Church,

that we may show your grace.

Reign in our world,

that justice, mercy and peace may flourish.

Give us courage to choose your kingdom,

to witness to your truth,

and to walk your path of love.

For yours is the kingdom,

the power,

and the glory,

now and forever.

Amen.