KING OF KINGS AND LORD OF LORDS

“He who is the blessed and only Potentate, the KING of KINGS and LORD of LORDS” – 1 Timothy 6:15b

To glorify the God of Impact is to worship the KING of KINGS and LORD of LORDS: “He who is the blessed and only Potentate, the KING of KINGS and LORD of LORDS, who alone has immortality, dwelling in unapproachable light, whom no man has seen or can see, to whom be honor and everlasting power. Amen.” (1 Tim.6:15b-16). Glorifying Jesus as the "King of Kings and Lord of Lords" means recognizing His Supreme, unrivalled Authority over all earthly rulers, spiritual powers, and creation, signifying His absolute Sovereignty, ultimate Power, and eternal Reign. This acknowledgement of His divine status contrasts His eternal Kingdom with temporary earthly governments, bringing hope, peace, and a call to submit to His benevolent rule.

Glorifying the "King of Kings and Lord of Lords" also implies living a life of faith and righteousness – fleeing sin, pursuing justice and holiness – as instructed in 1 Timothy 6:11-16, and focusing on His eternal, matchless glory and promised return, not earthly wealth or status, for He alone holds immortality and reigns forever, deserving all honour and power. Glorifying Him means giving Him rightful place in our lives, submitting to His benevolent rule, and finding hope in His coming eternal kingdom. 

There are millions of kings at various strata of society: royals and monarchs of nations, tribes, cities, and towns; icons, gurus, and stars in sports, music, media, entertainment, business, and politics – reigining in their narrow, but legitimate territories!  Whether the world’s “kings” are crowned heads, athletes, celebrities, cultural icons, or business tycoons, what is common to them is their temporality – they come and go; they rise to finally die! Their impact may be immense and their followers fanatical, but it never lasts forever! They are flitting shadows on life’s stage, whose times come and gradually or suddenly fizzle and fade off the scene. Exodus 1:8b speaks to the transcience of mortal kings: “A new king over Egypt, who did not know Joseph.”

The Bible however, affirms the testimony of One Eternal King – Jesus Christ “...for He is Lord of lords and King of kings; and those who are with Him are called, chosen, and faithful” (Rev.17:14); “And He has on His robe and on His thigh a name written: KING OF KINGS AND LORD OF LORDS” (Rev.19:6). He is the Lord of lord and King of kings. Praise God, I am among His called, chosen, and faithful! I am a saved subject of the Eternal King; not a subjugated subject – saved to serve; redeemed to reign. I am an eternally privileged king under the Authority of the King of kings. He reigns today and always in my heart and life, and in the hearts of billions who believe in His saving Grace, redemptive Power, living Presence, and transcendent Glory.

Beloved, join me to worship and glorify JESUS – King of kings and Lord of lords!