What does it mean to recognize and receive Christ as King? On this last Sunday after Pentecost, Canon Jonathan reminds us why it matters so deeply. Only the reign of Jesus can anchor our hope and provide a way forward in a world filled with leaders who often misuse their power and harm the vulnerable. Many in Jesus’ day misunderstood him, because they couldn’t imagine a king who wouldn’t use his power to save himself. But some saw him clearly. Like the thief on the cross, the humble recognize their need and receive Christ the King as he is.
What does it mean to recognize and receive Christ as King? On this last Sunday after Pentecost, Canon Jonathan reminds us why it matters so deeply. Only the reign of Jesus can anchor our hope and provide a way forward in a world filled with leaders who often misuse their power and harm the vulnerable. Many in Jesus’ day misunderstood him, because they couldn’t imagine a king who wouldn’t use his power to save himself. But some saw him clearly. Like the thief on the cross, the humble recognize their need and receive Christ the King as he is.
During Bishop Alan’s episcopal visit to Christ Church Plano, he preached on the parable of the dishonest manager. While this parable can be confusing for many, it is a powerful continuation of Jesus’ teaching on money, throughout which we receive the profound truth that where our money is, there our hearts will be also. Bishop Alan expands on the parable in Luke 16 with three points: the allure of money, the virtue of shrewdness, and the dilemma of two masters. We must continually examine how we manage our earthly resources for the sake of the Kingdom of Heaven.