Protesting Having a King in One's Life

Over the last few years, it has become popular again to protest and voice displeasure with things that are not in line with one's views, whether political, social, or even religious.  As Americans, this opportunity is given to voice concern or displeasure with the freedom to do so. 

The complexity of this situation arises when people declare they are Christians but protest the King of Kings, Jesus Christ, within their own lives.  No doubt, some will protest in public, voicing their views against certain Christian beliefs or the organization of a Christian event, all while declaring they love Jesus or that they go to church.  Other forms of protest come in not being people of the Word of God, not being faithful to God's house or His doctrines, willingly living contrary to His Word, living for self rather than living for God, and making time for everything in life except God. 

These are key indicators that the fruit a tree is producing is not aligned with its declaration (Matthew 7:15-20; 2 Corinthians 13:5).  A person cannot protest having a king in their life and still believe they are in a proper relationship with Jesus.  This is hypocritical.  Jesus is the King of Kings and the Lord of Lords, whether people allow Him to be in their lives or not (Revelation 19:16; 1 Timothy 6:15; Revelation 1:5; Revelation 17:14).  Not allowing place for Jesus in one's life as Lord, King, and Master voids having Him in His proper role.  Jesus is to be one's Savior, but having Him as King and Master reflects an ongoing relationship that is proper. 

Many people like the idea of Jesus as long as He is in the role they desire Him to be in, which, for many, is not King and Master.  The Bible reminds Christians that they are to be living sacrifices (Romans 12:1-2), slaves to Jesus Christ (Matthew 6:24), self-deniers (Matthew 16:24-26; 2 Corinthians 5:15), connected to Jesus to live (John 15:1-8), belonging to Jesus (Romans 14:8), led by Jesus (Psalm 23:1-6; Hebrews 13:20; John 10:11; 1 Peter 5:4; John 10:14), and submitted to Jesus as King (Philippians 2:9-11; Colossians 1:13-14; Revelation 17:14; Matthew 28:18; John 18:36-37; Ephesians 1:20-22).  It is the rebellious at heart who choose not to submit to Jesus as King, yet desire to have the fire insurance of not going to Hell by declaring a relationship with Him. 

A person can declare they have a relationship with a famous person, but if that famous person does not know their name, there is no relationship.  Some people declare they have a relationship with Jesus, yet by their own choice of not allowing Him to be King of their life, He does not know them (Matthew 7:21-23).  May more people who have protested Jesus as King allow Him to be the King of their lives. 

May the protests of Jesus' authority, influence, and power stop in the lives of those who declare themselves to be Christians, and may they submit to Jesus as King, allowing Him the proper role within their lives.  This strengthens the body of Christ, allows churches to have the authority they are designed to have, and shines a light in the darkest days for the glory of God. 

No matter who denies the King, "as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord" (Joshua 24:15).  For more information about Abundant Grace Church, visit agcsparta.org.