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Who do you put your faith in?
 
In the 1930s, as war approached in Europe, the British loved their monarchs. The royal family has been beloved for generations, and King Edward the 8th was ready to take his place on the throne after the death of his father.
 
The people loved the dashing young king, and he seemed to enjoy his role. And then he fell in love.
 
Falling in love isn’t a bad thing of course, even for kings. But Edward loved an American woman who was divorced. In royal society, that just wasn’t done. So in an amazing decision, Edward abdicated! He left the throne less than a year after assuming power.
 
1 Timothy 1:17 says, “All honor and glory to God forever and ever! He is the eternal King, the unseen one who never dies; he alone is God. Amen.”
 
Earthly kings come and go, but Jesus Christ will never abdicate. He will never abandon his duties. In fact, His famous sacrifice on the cross would not have been offered by any earthly king. It was far too costly.
 
Put your faith in the eternal King, today.
 
Let’s pray.
 
Lord, we have confidence in you that you will never abandon us. Thank you for your eternal love and that of your Son, Jesus. It’s in His name that we pray, amen.
 
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If Genesis describes the beginnings of the Lion of the Tribe of Judah, the book of Revelation finishes the story.
 
Revelation 19 tells us a descendent of Judah, Jacob’s son, will one day come and rule the whole world. And He will be unlike any other king in history.
 
1 Timothy 1:17, “All honor and glory to God forever and ever! He is the eternal King, the unseen one who never dies; he alone is God. Amen.”
 
This verse tells us that the role of the greatest of all kings belongs to Christ alone. The image of a lion, with its sleek coat, fierceness, and strength, best describes Jesus as ruler over all.
 
He will preside over an eternal kingdom, one that has no end and no boundaries. This picture of our great King is one we can hold fast to and believe in. One day, King Jesus, that strong lion, will even put away all dangers that threaten us. That is an amazing thing to look forward to, and it has been promised to us.
 
Let’s pray.
 
Lord, your lion is coming to defeat evil and put away death and suffering forever, and we greatly look forward to that. Thank you for keeping your promises. In Jesus’ name, amen.
 
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In the Bible, we read of family records that were the original genealogy sources. People knew where they came from, knew their kin. The 12 tribes of Israel were first outlined in Genesis, and from these 12 came an entire nation.
 
Even Jesus came from somewhere!
 
One of the Bible’s patriarchs, Jacob, had a son named Judah. The father calls the son a lion’s cub, and blesses him. Judah is told he will have favor in his family.
 
1 Timothy 1:17 says,  “All honor and glory to God forever and ever! He is the eternal King, the unseen one who never dies; he alone is God. Amen.”
 
It’s from this family of Judah that Jesus would come. There is even an interesting prophecy about this in Genesis 49; you should read it sometime.
 
In fact, Jesus was born into the tribe of Judah, and so symbolically, He becomes the “Lion of the Tribe of Judah,” and will return one day to Earth as a conquering King, the greatest one of all time.
 
The very name, the Lion of Judah, carries with it power and mystery. How thankful we are that this is Jesus’ name.
 
Let’s pray.
 
Lord, we love you for many reasons. We love you and thank you that the things you tell us will happen do in fact take place. In Jesus’ name, amen.
 
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Have you ever heard of the legendary English king, Arthur? An iconic figure in history, he led a defense of his country against Saxon invaders around 1,500 years ago. He has also been immortalized in literature.
 
There’s only one problem: We don’t know if he actually existed. We certainly don’t know where he’s buried. And it’s a sure thing that King Arthur, if he lived, wasn’t history’s greatest ruler.
 
1 Timothy 1:17, “All honor and glory to God forever and ever! He is the eternal King, the unseen one who never dies; he alone is God. Amen.”
 
The Bible tells us that the Creator God is the ruler over all. He is the great King, seen on Earth as Jesus Christ, who will come again one day as a conquering king.
 
Although other kings achieved legendary status, Jesus is no myth. The most documented figure in history, He waits for the right time to restore righteousness and perfection to our world. And we long to see Him!
 
Let’s pray.
 
Lord, you are indeed our great King, righteous and perfect in all of your ways. In Jesus’ name, amen.
 
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Do you know Who Jesus is? Do you really understand His identity?
 
We know from the Bible that He is many things: a child, a carpenter, a leader of men. We know that He is our Savior, the One who went to the cross to take on our sin.
 
He is also our King.
 
1 Timothy 1:17, “All honor and glory to God forever and ever! He is the eternal King, the unseen one who never dies; he alone is God. Amen.”
 
In this letter to his young friend, Paul emphasized to Timothy that Jesus has dominion over everything and everyone. That’s because Jesus knows exactly what needs to be done in every situation.
 
While His earthly characteristics and roles give us some picture of Him, it’s the picture of Him as King that best describes Him. God the Father has made Jesus Lord overall, and in Him, we find true peace.
 
Growing up, did you ever feel safe because you knew your dad or mom was in charge, and would do everything right? We have that confidence in Jesus times infinity! He is our great and good King, forevermore.
 
Let’s pray.
 
Lord, you have set Jesus aside as unlike anyone else, ever. You placed kingly robes and a special crown on His head. God, thank you for sending your Son for our sake. In Jesus’ name, amen.
 
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Today we wrap up our series on finding contentment by discussing the source of true peace and happiness. 
 
John MacArthur once wrote a book called Our Sufficiency in Christ. In it, he revealed the path to finding true peace and contentment, and he says there’s a single word that encompasses all the riches we find in Christ: Grace. What a magnificent word it is. It’s used more than 150 times in the New Testament to speak of divine favor, bestowed on undeserving people. It is the means by which we receive every physical and spiritual benefit. 
 
People the world over search all their lives for peace, and who doesn’t want to be truly content? But we look for it everywhere but where it is. Chasing adventure or money or career success will, well—it will leave you empty. 
 
Maybe you’ve been running hard for a long time so that you can advance in a career that you find meaningful. There’s nothing wrong with that. So long as there’s balance, and your life can remain focused on Jesus. The Bible tells us very bluntly that anything else will leave us unsatisfied. 
 
And at the very least, you can start by finding even one or two minutes in your day before sun up or late in the evening and just pray. Tell God that climbing the ladder at work is leaving you strangely empty. 
 
The Bible isn’t some interesting old book. It’s not just some historical treasure, it’s life itself. Why? Because from beginning to end, it points us to Jesus Christ, who made us. 
 
Resolve right now, even as you’re sitting at your desk, to begin getting to know Christ. And sooner rather than later, you will feel your anxiety lesson and your priorities shift. You’ll discover what many have looked for in the wrong places for centuries. You’ll find peace for your soul.
 
Writing in 2 Corinthians, Paul said of Christ’s message to all of us, “My grace is all you need. My power works best in weakness.” 
 
Philippians 4:12–13 says, “I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I’ve learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. I can do all this through him who gives me strength.” 
 
Realizing all this, your circumstances might not change, but you will change for the better—for all time. 
 
Let’s pray. 
 
Father God, you are sovereign and that should make us calmer. Your power upholds everything in the universe, and you are good. You are not some impersonal being or one who is indifferent to our needs. Help us seek your Son Jesus at every turn. In Jesus’ name, amen. 



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