When Britain's Queen Elizabeth was a child, her parents held a garden party at Buckingham Palace, but a rainstorm forced the party to move indoors. Elizabeth and her younger sister wandered into the room where the guests had gathered and were politely bombarded by questions. During a pause in the conversations, Elizabeth pointed toward a nearby wall and a painting of Jesus on the cross. She remarked, "That's the man my papa says is really king."

How right she was to recognize that the Savior who died for us now reigns over us as "the King of kings and Lord of lords" (1 Timothy 6:15). Having risen from the dead, His kingship will one day be universally acknowledged as every knee bows to Him, either by grateful choice or by irresistible force (Philippians 2:9-11). It is possible, however, to trust in Christ to pardon our sins, yet at times fail to yield to His lordship over all that we are, have, and do.

Have you acknowledged Jesus Christ as your King? Have you accepted Christ as your Savior and Lord? Are you willing to allow Him not only to save you from sin but also to rule your life? Today, choose to bow before Him as your sovereign Lord and be His willing and grateful servant. Then you can worship Him as both your Savior and your King!  — Vernon C. Grounds