Jesus Reigns (The King and His Kingdom)

Every king has a kingdom. Every kingdom has a culture. And every culture reveals what kind of king sits on the throne. In a world that crowns self and calls it freedom, chases control and calls it peace, and worships comfort and calls it blessing—Jesus stands apart as a different kind of King. He rides a donkey, wears a crown of thorns, and reigns from a cross. His resurrection isn’t the end of His story; it’s the beginning of His reign.

In Luke 4:16–21, Jesus opens Isaiah’s scroll and proclaims, “The Spirit of the Lord is upon Me… Today this Scripture is fulfilled in your hearing.” He’s not making a suggestion—He’s declaring sovereignty. The Kingdom of God has arrived, bringing freedom to the captive, healing to the broken, and hope to the poor. Where Jesus reigns, things begin to be made right.

Then in Matthew 28:18–20, the risen Christ stands and says, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to Me.” From Nazareth to the nations, His authority is complete, cosmic, and current. The One with all authority sends His followers to all nations with all His presence. His reign isn’t remote; it’s relational.

The invitation is clear: the question isn’t whether Jesus reigns—it’s whether His reign is visible in you. To pray “Your kingdom come” is to pray, in essence, ‘my kingdom go.’ The reign of Jesus frees us from false thrones and rival rulers, calling us to surrender everything under His good authority. Every rival kingdom will fall, but this King’s glory will fill the earth as the waters cover the sea.

Bow not in fear, but in freedom.

Surrender not to loss, but to life.

Because Jesus reigns—now and forever.