Revelation 19:11-16 paints a terrifying, yet encouraging picture of Jesus. We see Jesus as the conquering king in his return. He sits upon his white horse ready to bring just judgment. It this passage, John gives us several names for Jesus, but I just want to focus on the terms King of kings and Lord of lords.
If someone is the King of kings, it means that they are king over a vast domain. The King of kings means that He has leadership over other kings. It demonstrates Christ complete sovereignty over all. I think it also point to our roles as co-heirs with Christ, and the promise that believers will reign with Christ in his kingdom.
As Lord of lords, he is absolutely in control. He is in charge. He is the master above every master. It is to Christ that our first allegiance belongs.
When we worship Jesus as the King of kings and Lord of lords, we worship him as he is. We worship him in his sovereignty.
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