“And after twisting together a crown of thorns, they put it on His head, and a reed in His right hand; and they knelt down before Him and mocked Him, saying, “Hail, King of the Jews!” (Matthew 27:29)

Even in mockery the truth that Jesus is King is spoken.  He took it for our sake.  With a word, He could have stopped the whole charade, but He did what was needed for our sake.  In weakness He conquered sin.  In strength, He creates.  The One who created You has placed a path before You.  Those who believe will walk that path.  Like Him, those who walk it will be mocked and suffer; but through suffering comes the strength to endure to the end

Lord, I do not understand why it is this way, but I have experienced it, so I do know that it is the way things are in this age.  Help me to not fall into the trap of railing against reality but see things as they are and for what they are.  Lead me to live according to Your word of promise so that, walking on this narrow path, I may become more like You each day, being conformed to the person that You have always intended.

Lord Jesus, through the suffering of this age, You are perfecting me according to the Father’s will.  Lead me through all the obstacles that come my way and help me to live the life You have given me by grace and through faith.  Guide me now and always so that I may humbly walk in the way You have established.  Through the power of Your Holy Spirit, keep me in the truth so that I may stand firm amidst all the trials of this age.  Amen.

“Now Jesus stood before the governor, and the governor questioned Him, saying, “Are You the King of the Jews?” And Jesus said to him, “It is as you say.”  And while He was being accused by the chief priests and elders, He did not answer” (Matthew 27:11-12).

People are still questioning and trying Jesus.  They are asking who He is, and some want to blot Him out.  The world does not want to deal with God showing up.  But what about You?  You can ignore Him, or you can fall to Your knees and call Him Lord and God.  This has always been the choice before each person.  In great love, He has come to lead all who believe into an eternity with Him.

Lord, I am unable to fathom what You go through each day with the people who continue to put you on trial.  But You have done all of this for our sake.  Guide me into the life You are offering so that I humbly walk in the way of everlasting life.  You are the King of kings.  Though those around me may not realize it yet, let me walk knowing that You are the Lord of all.

Lord Jesus, You have gone through pains beyond my ability to comprehend so that I may have the opportunity to walk in Your love.  Guide me today that I may humbly bow to You, my Redeemer who has saved me from eternal condemnation.  Guide me on the upward path to humbly follow You, knowing that whatever it costs me, You have born the brunt of the affliction.  In gratitude, help me to thankfully respond to Your call.  Amen.

“For the Lord is a great God and a great King above all gods, in whose hand are the depths of the earth, the peaks of the mountains are His also.”  (Psalm 95:3-4)

Kings of the earth come and go.  Leaders in every nation come and go.  The Lord is forever.  He who made You knows all things and has laid out the course for those who will walk in His ways.  Because all things are in His hands, you need fear nothing, for He is with You always even to the end of the age.  Everything belongs to Him, for it is He who made all things.

Lord, teach me the elemental truths that I may not kick against them, and walk the tried and failed way of thinking that there is any other way to live this life.  Lead me, O Lord, in the way You would have me go that I may now and always walk in Your sight.  You are the One who made all things and they are Yours.  With this in my heart, teach me how to live a life of praise and thanksgiving.

Holy Spirit, nurture my heart in the things You have taught me.  Guide me according to the principles I have already learned to live in a way that is pleasing to the Father.  Help me now and always to see through the distractions of this age to abide in the truth of Your presence.  Everything I have and that I am is Yours.  Guide me this day in a life that gives as You give.  Amen.

“When you lie down among the sheepfolds, You are like the wings of a dove covered with silver, and its pinions with glistening gold.  When the Almighty scattered the kings there, it was snowing in Zalmon.”  (Psalm 68:13-14)

Events in history remind us of the mighty fall.  We are like sheep and lie down in a particular fold and regardless of where we are, we are under the eye of the King of all kings.  The Almighty does scatter the proud and boastful.  He humbles those who ravage His sheep.  The Lord knows the coming and going of all and it is in His hands.  Come then into the presence of the King.

Lord, I see it in history when the mighty tyrants seem to have everything under their dominion but they come to naught.  Guide me to always keep the perspective of truth where I see how these mad things spoken and done in the moment amount to nothing.  Keep me from being caught up in the ongoing insanity of this world knowing that all things are in Your hands, O Lord.

Lord Jesus, how sad it must have been for You to have looked at the proud and arrogant as they threatened You.  You through whom all things have their being looked into the eyes of those who hated You and threatened You and You met them with love.  Guide me in Your ways, O Lord, that I would walk in the love You teach me, knowing that all things always have been in Your hands.  Amen.

“The Lord gives the command; the women who proclaim the good tidings are a great host: “Kings of armies flee, they flee, and she who remains at home will divide the spoil!”  (Psalm 68:11-12)

The Lord is in control.  The Lord will not be thwarted.  For a time, the enemies of the Lord may seem to prevail, but their days are numbered.  The Lord creates all days, they are His and He will bless whom He will bless.  The one who remains in the House of the Lord will be forever blessed.  Come then into the Lord’s protection and rest in the One who is Lord and King.

Lord, this world is in constant turmoil.  I see so many things and hear so many more about this and that.  The world tries to convince me that You have no power.  For a time they seem to prevail, but I know their day is coming with wailing and gnashing of teeth.  Help me, O Lord, to remain in Your house and hold true to what You have taught me.  Guide me, Lord, in the way I should go today and every day.

Lord Jesus, you are the King who has come and conquered death.  I am the woman who divides the spoil.  Your enemies flee before You.  In this world I do not see this as Your enemies rail all around.  Bring my eyes to see and my ears to hear the simple truth that You are King of kings and that all things are in Your hands, including me.  Lead me today, O Lord, to follow where You lead.  Amen.