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King of Love


A crown of the Bavarian kings displayed in a museum.
Jesus did not need such a sign of his status and power. He governs our world and lives supremely with the power of his love.

 Another church year has come to an end. With the festival of Christ the King Sunday, we prepare for Advent, and another year of celebrating the good news.

 We will hear the good news of our faith in God’s love. How God the creative parent created the world with devotion and pleasure. How God the loving partner approached people and blesses all creation with kindness and generosity. And how God the caring provider saved us from death and continues to lead us to life.

 The power of God’s love does not coerce us, but gives selflessly. God’s love does not abandon us in our failures, but continues to bless us graciously. God’s love never ends, but reigns supremely forever.

 The evangelist John declared in the book of his vision: “I am the Alpha and the Omega,” says the Lord God, who is and who was and who is to come, the Almighty.” (Revelation 1:8)

 The good news is: The power Jesus has is greater than that of any human king, president or dictator. His love shows us that no one cares about us, forgives us, and protects us like God.

 Jesus says to you: This Advent, during the coming year, each day, prepare for my kingdom. My love has the power to transform your life, relationships and faith again and again, today and forever.

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