(Luke 23:38)
*Two times, Jesus is referred to as
"The King Of The Jews." in His earthly life.
First at His birth by the wisemen (Matthew 2:2) and second, at His trial, prior to His crucifixion (Mark 15:2) All four gospels record the words "King of the Jews" as part of Pilate's instructions to an angry mob (Matthew 27:37, Mark 15:9, Luke 23:38, John 19:3) And Pilate's direct address to Jesus (Matthew 27:11, Mark 15:2, Luke 23:3, John 18:33)" (*Gotquestions.com)
In John 19:19-22, Pilate had written a title, and placed it on the cross.
It was written in Hebrew, Greek, and Latin, the three learned languages of that day. The chief priests were not happy with this title, and said that it should read: "He said, "I Am King Of The Jews". Pilate stood by what he wrote as the title, that hung over the cross.
In Revelation 19:16 the Apostle John wrote: "And He has on His robe and on His thigh a name written KING OF KINGS AND LORD OF LORDS." The placard at the top of the cross was a message of mockery. But the title shown on Jesus' rope and thigh, is a title of ultimate Lordship, and Power.
But the question for us as Christians today is: "Have we made Jesus the King of our lives?" He is Lord of all creation, over all the universe, over the whole world. But is He Lord and King of our lives? Have we totally submitted our lives to His authority and care? Or are we making a mockery again of the title they placed on the cross, by being hypocritical in our commitment to Him, in this life He has called us to.
It's not just a a decision we make with our lips, and then place it aside. It is a decision that we live out every moment of our lives! GP
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