WEBVTT 00:04.267 --> 00:16.722 [SPEAKER_00]: As we spend this week celebrating who Jesus is and what he's done, today will remind ourselves of the great authority and victory of Jesus as our King of Kings. 00:17.743 --> 00:29.397 [SPEAKER_00]: There is so much peace available to us today, found solely in our shared victory with Christ, our King and his sovereignty over all of our circumstances. 00:30.220 --> 00:44.534 [SPEAKER_00]: allow this victorious king to settle your heart and mind today as you experience his presence, revel in his power and might, and worship him as the worthy king that he is. 00:45.536 --> 00:47.942 [SPEAKER_00]: Welcome to the first 15 podcast. 01:13.420 --> 01:18.385 [SPEAKER_00]: Scripture for today comes from Revelation 19 verse 16. 01:19.186 --> 01:30.038 [SPEAKER_00]: Scripture says on his robe and on his thigh he has a name written king of kings and lord of lords. 01:32.621 --> 01:38.888 [SPEAKER_00]: The fate of so many nations has historically rested on the strength of its leaders. 01:39.897 --> 01:44.183 [SPEAKER_00]: from Genghis Khan and Alexander the Great to King David. 01:45.044 --> 01:52.215 [SPEAKER_00]: We look to kings as the catalyst for either victory or defeat, success or failure. 01:53.877 --> 02:03.070 [SPEAKER_00]: Scripture tells us in Revelation 1916 that we as the people of God find our fate in the one true king. 02:04.147 --> 02:13.465 [SPEAKER_00]: Scripture says, on his robe, and on his thigh, he has a name written, king of kings and lord of lords. 02:14.710 --> 02:37.410 [SPEAKER_00]: Isaiah 9 verses 6 and 7 says, for to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called wonderful counselor, mighty God, everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. 02:37.390 --> 02:40.734 [SPEAKER_00]: of the increase of his government and of peace. 02:41.154 --> 02:42.315 [SPEAKER_00]: There will be no end. 02:43.136 --> 02:58.093 [SPEAKER_00]: On the throne of David and over his kingdom to establish it and to uphold it with justice and with righteousness from this time forth and forevermore, the zeal of the Lord of hosts will do this. 03:00.655 --> 03:06.722 [SPEAKER_00]: This Christmas season, 03:07.647 --> 03:10.170 [SPEAKER_00]: our fate is wrapped up in his. 03:11.312 --> 03:18.060 [SPEAKER_00]: Our victory and success is assured because our king sits in throne on the heavens. 03:19.141 --> 03:26.411 [SPEAKER_00]: He is high and lifted up and his heart is filled with steadfast love for us is bright. 03:27.913 --> 03:33.840 [SPEAKER_00]: If your future feels uncertain, if your heart is filled with anxiety, 03:34.158 --> 03:42.008 [SPEAKER_00]: Look no further than your savior on whose robe and thigh is written, King of Kings and Lord of Lords. 03:43.390 --> 03:51.621 [SPEAKER_00]: If the furthest thing from your heart seems to be peace, look to Jesus, whom scripture calls Prince of Peace. 03:52.782 --> 04:01.313 [SPEAKER_00]: If you feel heavy and burdened from the weight and weariness of this world, look to God our wonderful 04:03.233 --> 04:06.436 [SPEAKER_00]: God's desire is to be near to you this season. 04:07.657 --> 04:15.344 [SPEAKER_00]: His purpose is to pull you in closely to him and remind you that you are his and he will never let you go. 04:17.265 --> 04:21.389 [SPEAKER_00]: Sometimes all we need to get through the day is a little perspective. 04:22.870 --> 04:31.418 [SPEAKER_00]: Sometimes all we need to experience victory over our circumstances is to remember that Jesus has already won us. 04:33.575 --> 04:39.181 [SPEAKER_00]: take time today to bring your cares and weight to the feet of the King of Kings. 04:40.623 --> 04:46.570 [SPEAKER_00]: Allow him to declare over you both his unceasing affection and limitless power. 04:48.212 --> 05:00.966 [SPEAKER_00]: May you find abundant peace today in the person of Jesus through guided prayer. 05:17.652 --> 05:46.545 [SPEAKER_00]: As we begin, meditate on what Scripture says about your Savior, Revelation 1916 says, on his robe and on his thigh, he has a name written, King of Kings and Lord of Lords, allow this 06:25.034 --> 06:25.656 [SPEAKER_00]: and next. 06:26.879 --> 06:29.406 [SPEAKER_00]: What cares are weighing you down today? 06:31.070 --> 06:35.382 [SPEAKER_00]: What's keeping you from the abundant life Jesus came to bring you? 07:13.702 --> 07:22.554 [SPEAKER_00]: In last, bring your cares to Jesus in prayer. 07:24.036 --> 07:31.766 [SPEAKER_00]: First Peter 5, verses 6 and 7 says, humble yourself therefore, under the mighty hand of God. 07:32.607 --> 07:41.920 [SPEAKER_00]: So that at the proper time, He may exalt you, casting all your anxieties on Him because He cares for you. 07:43.334 --> 07:46.465 [SPEAKER_00]: Ask him for a revelation of who you are in him. 07:47.830 --> 07:52.045 [SPEAKER_00]: Take time to rest in his steadfast love and nearness. 08:36.524 --> 08:40.811 [SPEAKER_00]: You and I are made to look to someone or something for leadership. 08:41.953 --> 08:44.758 [SPEAKER_00]: We aren't created to rule our own lives. 08:46.140 --> 08:56.057 [SPEAKER_00]: If we don't look to Jesus, we will undoubtedly look to this world, which only has the power to lead us away from the abundant life in God. 08:57.560 --> 08:59.443 [SPEAKER_00]: Where are your eyes set today? 09:00.503 --> 09:04.589 [SPEAKER_00]: What are you looking to for provision, peace, and life? 09:06.591 --> 09:17.366 [SPEAKER_00]: Fix your eyes on Jesus today, the founder and professor of our faith, that you might find transcendent peace and steadfast hope. 09:19.228 --> 09:25.617 [SPEAKER_00]: May your day be filled with all the goodness of one who serves the king of kings. 09:27.807 --> 09:33.396 [UNKNOWN]: Thank you. 09:40.919 --> 09:44.925 [SPEAKER_00]: Thanks so much for listening to today's podcast, The King of Kings. 09:45.706 --> 09:47.548 [SPEAKER_00]: I'm Josh Miller with Verse 15. 09:48.429 --> 09:56.961 [SPEAKER_00]: As you go about your day today, try and have vision for any time you look to someone or something other than Jesus as your king. 09:58.023 --> 10:01.428 [SPEAKER_00]: Ask yourself questions like, who am I serving right now? 10:02.169 --> 10:04.632 [SPEAKER_00]: Who's cares matter most to me? 10:05.253 --> 10:14.779 [SPEAKER_00]: As you further surrender your life to the King of Kings, you'll discover how good and free life can truly be when it's lived under his leadership. 10:16.102 --> 10:20.494 [SPEAKER_00]: Have a wonderful rest of your day, and may God bless you as you seek him.