The end of the year is fast approaching. In fact, it is later than you think. The new Christian church year begins November 27th with the season of Advent. So the last Sunday of the year is actually this Sunday, November 20th. It is referred to as Christ the King Sunday. Sunday completes the Christian journey through the life of Jesus Christ on earth and in heaven which began with the preparation for the birth of Jesus in Advent.
Kings are absolute rulers: they attain power by raising and leading armies into war against other countries. Jesus' war was not against people or against a country, but against sin, death, and the power of the evil one! By his death, resurrection, and ascension, Jesus won the war against evil.
The good news of the gospel is that we are to accept that Jesus fought and won the war over evil and sin through the cross. We are to accept Jesus as the only means of forgiveness of sin and recognize him as King of Kings and Lord of Lords.
On Christ the King Sunday, Christians recognize and worship Christ as king of heaven and earth for all time without challenge and without end. AMEN! Most often, Christ the King Sunday falls just before Thanksgiving and our attention is focused on gratitude over “kingliness”.
Join us this Sunday morning as we celebrate and proclaim “Christ the King”.
Then, return Sunday evening as we observe together, in thanksgiving, the Lord’s Supper. And yes, You will have opportunity to give evidence of your Thanksgiving.
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