He's my King

1 Timothy 6-Part 8 Which in his times he shall shew, who is the blessed and only Potentate, the King of kings, and Lord of lords.   1 Timothy 6:15


LET IT GLOW

As a child, I would often climb the big pecan tree in our backyard. I would stand in the fork of the two huge branches, ruling my kingdom as queen. There I was, high above the land, gazing out the window of my castle, ruling my vast domain.  Could I see any enemies that might be lurking below, who were wanting to capture my castle and kingdom? No, all was well. My servants were managing everything; my soldiers were monitoring and protecting the grounds. Yes, all was well in Queen Linda's kingdom. Oh, the imagination of a child.

Yet I realize that there is a kingdom, an invisible spiritual kingdom to our eyes, where Jesus reins as King of kings and Lord of lords. The only difference is the place He reins is not on earth as of yet, but in heaven. One day He will rein on earth, establishing His new earthly kingdom.
When Jesus was here the first time, He stood before Pontius Pilate, made His public declaration as the King and Messiah (John 18:33-37). Jesus knew such a confession would cost Him His life, but it was true.

Is Jesus the "reigning king" in my heart?

How does Paul describe this King?

• God is the only Ruler, Potentate, which comes from a word that means "power"; "a prince used of God," which is Jesus. God is sovereign over all (Ps. 2).
• King of kings and Lord of lords makes us think of Jesus Christ (Rev. 17:14; 19:16), but here in verse 15,  the title is applied to God the Father. Jesus Christ reveals the Father to us, so He can justly claim this title.
• Only He is immortal, which means "not subject to death." This describes Jesus' uniqueness. God is not subject to death like mankind is. 1 Timothy 1:17  describes Him as the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only wise God. Because God is not subject to death, He is Life and the giver of life. He's incorruptible and not subject to decay or change. In this life we have mortal bodies, but when Jesus Christ returns, we shall share His immortality (1 Cor. 15:50-58).
• God dwelleth in the light which no man can approach. Exodus 24:17 states And the sight of the glory of  the Lord was like devouring fire. John described heaven as the glory of God that gives light to the city (Rev. 21:11, 23-24; 22:5). Light is the symbol of holiness (1 John 1:5-7).
• No man has seen nor can see God. John 1:18 says, No man hath seen God at any time, which refers to seeing God in His essence, His spiritual nature. We can only see manifestations of this essence, as in the person of Jesus Christ.
• Only God has  honor and power everlasting. Jesus Christ alone is worthy of worship and complete devotion.   

[Resource: Be Faithful by Warren Wiersbe]

Who is on the throne of my heart and life? Is Jesus Christ or myself?


LET IT GROW

Verse 13 begins with Paul issuing Timothy this "charge." According to Thayer's Lexicon, to charge is to command, order.
Paul speaks on behalf of God the Father, to whom everyone owes his or her life, and God the Son, who became the pastor's ultimate example when He stood before Pontius Pilate. (Swindoll)

Timothy is to keep this charge, not for Paul's sake, but before God who quickeneth or "preserves life" and Christ Jesus. (Liberty Bible Commentary)

In verse 14, Paul tells Timothy to keep this commandment without spot, unrebukeable, until the appearing of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Commandment probably refers to the initial command of 1:3-5. This whole book is a charge to be alert to the false teachers and their doctrine.

Rebukeable means not apprehended, that cannot be laid hold of; not open to censure. (Thayer's Lexicon)
Verse 14 reads this way in NLT: that you obey this command without wavering. Then no one can find fault with you from now until our Lord Jesus Christ comes again.

In other words, I am to only teach this doctrine of Jesus Christ, Him crucified and risen from the dead, not teach fables or genealogies. I am to do so with a pure heart, a good conscience, and of faith unfeigned, or not as a hypocrite. (1:5) Then no one can find fault with what I say.


LET IT GO

Prepare to meet my Maker.

Allow Jesus to be ruling King of my heart and Lord of my life.

Recognize that one day I will have an immortal body. Yes!!!!

Give God the honor He deserves.