Many people admire Jesus. They respect His teachings and quote His wisdom. Some even try to model their ethics after His life. Yet, admiration alone does not change a person. Respect does not transform a heart. Faith reaches its fullness only when we recognize who Jesus truly is. He is not merely a teacher or a prophet. He is King. A king does not ask for opinions. A king establishes a rule. When Jesus announced, “The kingdom of God is at hand” (Mark 1:15, NKJV) He was not offering a religious upgrade. He was declaring a new government. To follow Him is to come under His reign. This is where many believers quietly struggle. We want the benefits of the kingdom without the demands of the King. We want peace, provision, and protection, but we resist alignment. The kingdom of God is not a concept to admire. It is a reality to enter and a rule to submit to. Seeing Jesus Clearly Jesus never presented Himself as an optional influence. After His resurrection, He said, “All authority...
Shining a light on someone by lighting their pathway home. By Joseph Kimanzi