Jeremiah 23:1-6, Revelation 1:4-8and Luke 23:33-43.

There are a lot of historical Kings (and Queens) that would make me uncomfortable if they appeared at my house for Thanksgiving! I don’t think any of the King Herods would be less than frightening. Henry VIII of England might eventually find reasons to falsely execute me! King George III might well tax me more without due representation! I did see Queen Elizabeth II along with President Eisenhower in 1958 and we were about a hundred yards apart but I was not invited to have a meal together!

But…..Jesus, King of the Jews and ultimately King of a New Heaven and New Earth will be at our table for Thanksgiving. And there will be no fear! As it turns out I, along with millions are part of a royal family to begin with! This is a wholly different notion of Kingship than that of all other earthly kings. Something has changed about Kings even from the glory days of David and Solomon. This eternal King asks me (and us) to sit beside Him and enjoy all the benefits of a righteous, just reign of a good and gracious God.

We should all share this vision of a good King at table with us this Thanksgiving. After all, we are part of the royal family now!

Blessings for the coming season of thanks, family, friends, and food!

Pastor Barry