The Lordship of Jesus
The Lordship of Jesus2
Christ Is Still King
By David Wilkerson0PSA 121:1ISA 9:6MAT 28:18JHN 18:36ROM 14:11EPH 1:22PHP 2:9COL 1:161TI 6:15REV 19:16David Wilkerson emphasizes that Christ is still King over all nations and nature, despite the apparent chaos and rejection of His authority in society and the Church. He highlights the alarming trend of Christians and churches turning away from Christ's lordship and relying on worldly wisdom instead. Wilkerson urges believers to recognize the importance of enthroning Christ in their hearts, as the consequences of dethroning Him lead to spiritual decline. He reminds us that God has placed all things under Jesus' feet, and we must acknowledge His sovereignty in our lives. The call to action is clear: put Christ back on the throne of your heart and live in His power.
He Must Reign
By T. Austin-Sparks0ACT 10:361CO 15:25EPH 1:20T. Austin-Sparks emphasizes the present reign of Christ, asserting that His Lordship is not a future event but a current reality that must be recognized and embraced by the Church. He highlights how the early apostles lived in the consciousness of Christ's exaltation, which empowered their mission and transformed their understanding of Scripture. Sparks argues that a personal encounter with the reigning Christ is essential for believers to experience His Lordship in their lives. He calls for the Church to recover this awareness of Christ's active reign, which is crucial for overcoming adversities and fulfilling its divine purpose. Ultimately, he stresses that Christ is actively working to put all His enemies under His feet through His Church.