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.

Daily Devotions

King of Compassion

“When he saw the crowds, he had compassion on them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd.” Matthew 9:36

What does true kingship look like? For Jesus, it isn’t domination or distance—it’s compassion. When He saw the crowds, He didn’t turn away. He didn’t grow frustrated. He didn’t use them to build His influence. Instead, He felt for them—deeply.

Jesus is the King who weeps, who listens, who heals. His reign is not marked by fear or control but by a deep, personal care for each human heart. He sees the suffering, the loneliness, the weariness—and He moves toward it.

In a world that often hardens us, Jesus calls us to reflect His compassionate heart. Not to be indifferent or judgmental, but to see people as He does: harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd—and to respond with mercy.

The King of Compassion doesn’t reign from a throne of gold, but from a cross of love. And He invites us to let His mercy rule in us, so that our lives reflect His heart to a hurting world.

There’s a story of a busy hospital doctor who was known for his incredible patience. While others rushed from patient to patient, he would take a moment to sit beside each one, look them in the eye, and ask how they were—really. One of the nurses asked him how he had time for that. He replied, “They don’t just need medicine. They need someone who sees them.”

This is what Jesus did. He didn’t just see the crowd—He saw each person. And He had compassion.

That’s what makes Him our King. His power doesn’t push people away—it draws them in. He rules not with a sword, but with care.

Jesus, King of Compassion, let me see people as you see them. Help me to move toward the broken, the tired, and the lost—not with judgment, but with mercy. Rule in my heart with your gentle strength, and help me to reflect your compassion in all I do. Amen.

Daily Devotions

The Victorious King

“On his robe and on his thigh he has this name written: KING OF KINGS AND LORD OF LORDS.” Revelation 19:16

The final word of history does not belong to evil, empires, or darkness—it belongs to Christ. Revelation gives us a vision of a victorious King: not timid, not defeated, but riding out in majesty and power. He is called King of kings and Lord of lords—a title above all others.

This is not the peaceful procession of Palm Sunday. This is the triumphant return of the risen Christ, who comes not just to rule, but to set things right—to judge with justice, to overthrow evil, and to bring lasting peace.

When we look at the world today—wars, oppression, suffering—it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. But Revelation reminds us: Christ is not absent or powerless. He is coming in glory, and He will have the last word. His victory is certain.

In the end, it is not violence, injustice, or death that triumphs. It is Jesus, our victorious King.

There’s a story of a young girl reading a tense novel. She’s worried about the hero, who seems outmatched at every turn. So she flips to the final chapter to see how it ends. With a smile, she closes the book and says, “He wins.”

From then on, no matter how dark or difficult the story became, she read with confidence—because she knew the ending.

That’s what Revelation gives us. The battle is fierce, but the outcome is never in doubt. Jesus wins. He is the Victorious King. And we can live in the present with hope and courage, because the end of the story is already written: “King of kings and Lord of lords.”

Reign in power, Lord Jesus. Bring justice to a hurting world. Give hope to the oppressed, courage to the faithful, and confidence to your Church. May we trust in your final victory and live now as citizens of your kingdom. Amen.