Gods Promises Still Stand - The King Wil Reign

Devotional

Day 1: The Baby in the Manger Is King

In a world that feels tilted by loss and headlines, remember: Jesus gets the final word. The Child wrapped in cloths is also the One who spoke galaxies into being and will reign without end. Let awe turn into surrender as you choose His throne over your own plans. Worship becomes the doorway to obedience when you see who He truly is. Take heart—your story is held by a faithful King who is writing eternity into your now [36:54].

Isaiah 9:6–7 — A child will be given to us, and the weight of leadership will rest securely on Him; He will be called wise counselor, strong God, everlasting Father, and the Prince who brings true peace. His rule and His peace will keep expanding without end, seated on David’s throne and establishing a kingdom built on justice and what is right, from now into forever; the Lord’s passionate commitment will see this done.

Reflection: In what daily choice this week will you consciously treat Jesus not only as Savior but as your King, and how will that change the way you act?

Day 2: Faith Beyond Comfort and Understanding

God often calls ordinary people into holy assignments that don’t fit their comfort zones. Mary and Joseph show that trust doesn’t remove questions—it places questions into God’s hands. His ways are higher, and His timing is wiser than ours, even when the next step feels costly. Say, “I am Your servant,” and let courage grow in the space where fear once lived. The King is faithful to finish what He starts in those who surrender [42:37].

Luke 1:26–38 — The angel told Mary not to be afraid because God’s favor had found her. She would conceive by the Holy Spirit and bear a Son named Jesus, the Son of the Most High, who would receive David’s throne and reign forever without an end to His kingdom. When Mary wondered how this could be, the angel assured her that nothing God says will fail, and she answered with willing surrender to God’s word.

Reflection: Where is God inviting you to say, “I am Your servant” in a way that interrupts your comfort this week, and what first step will you take?

Day 3: Step Out to See God Move

God’s supernatural work is most visible when His people step past self-preservation into obedience. Think of marching around walls instead of scaling them, or facing an army with only a small band and a trumpet blast. The point isn’t our strength; it’s His presence and promise. When you step out of the boat, you step into the current of His faithfulness. Obedience positions you to tell “But God” stories for years to come [49:39].

Joshua 6:3–5 — God instructed the people to circle the city once a day for six days with priests carrying trumpets before the ark. On the seventh day, they were to circle it seven times, and when the priests blew a long blast and the people shouted, the wall would collapse and they would walk straight in.

Reflection: What specific “march around the wall” step is God prompting you to take, even if it feels odd, and when will you take it?

Day 4: Your Yes to Jesus Shapes Eternity

Obedience is not theory; it touches real people and alters real futures. A simple invitation, a brave conversation, a hidden act of service—these are seeds God waters into eternal fruit. You are God’s masterpiece, crafted in Christ for good works He already prepared for you to walk in. Don’t underestimate a small yes; heaven doesn’t. Say yes, and let God write a “But God” chapter through your life [57:27].

Ephesians 2:10 — We are God’s handiwork, remade in Christ Jesus so that we can carry out the good works God planned ahead of time, the path He set for us to walk.

Reflection: Who is one person God keeps bringing to your mind, and what is one concrete step (invite, serve, pray with, share your story) you will take this week to love them toward Jesus?

Day 5: Hope in the Returning King of Kings

Suffering is real, but it is not final; the King is coming to make all things new. His return will bring justice, righteousness, and lasting peace for those who have bowed their hearts to Him. Live today with tomorrow’s hope—choose His presence over numbing habits and His word over the loudest voice in culture. Let expectancy shape your priorities, your patience, and your purity. Fix your eyes on King Jesus and walk steady in hope [39:51].

Revelation 19:11–16 — Heaven opened and a Rider appeared on a white horse, true and trustworthy, judging and waging war with perfect justice. His eyes blazed, many crowns rested on His head, His robe was dipped in blood, and He is called the Word of God. A sharp word like a sword goes out from His mouth to strike down the nations, and He shepherds them with firm authority; written on His robe and thigh is His title: King of kings and Lord of lords.

Reflection: What daily practice will help you live in hopeful readiness for Jesus’ return this week, and when will you do it each day?

Sermon Summary

I reminded us that when life feels like God is losing, He still gets the final word. The manger is not just a sweet scene; it’s a throne in disguise. Jesus came humble and lowly, yet He is the eternal King who upholds His kingdom with justice and righteousness. The magi recognized Him. Isaiah foresaw Him. And we are invited not just to admire Him but to submit to Him.

Submission to a real King pulls us beyond comfort. Mary and Joseph’s obedience came with public shame, misunderstanding, and risk, yet they trusted God’s word. Scripture is full of similar stories—Noah building in sunshine, Joshua marching around walls, Gideon facing an army with 300—and every one of them encountered God’s power on the other side of discomfort. The same call comes to us: step out of the boat, into obedience, and watch the supernatural break into the natural.

I shared my own wrestling with God’s call—how fear pushed me to change my major and run from preaching—until the Lord asked, “Do you trust Me?” Obedience is costly, but disobedience costs more. Eternity is at stake. An ordinary man named Ron invited my dad to church; God saved him—and that obedience now echoes through generations. George Müller dared to trust God for daily bread, and heaven answered with warm loaves and ten cans of milk for 300 children. This is what happens when Jesus is King not just in theory but in the choices we make.

So we live anchored in two realities: today’s call to obey, and tomorrow’s promise that the King will return to make all things new. He will wipe every tear and bring everlasting peace—but only for those who have bowed the knee to Him now. If you’re clinging to control, comfort, or secret sin, lay it down. Seek Him in His Word. Listen for His Spirit. Say yes. The same King who came in humility will come again in glory. Let’s live like He reigns—because He does.

Key Takeaways

1. The manger hides a throne Jesus came as a baby, but He is the eternal King whose government and peace will never end. We don’t get to fit Him into our plans; we are summoned into His. When I call Him King, I accept His authority over my calendar, desires, wallet, and reputation. Worship that doesn’t lead to surrender isn’t worship. [39:51]
2. Faith grows beyond comfort’s borders Mary’s “yes” was costly—shame, misunderstanding, risk—but she trusted the God whose word never fails. Scripture shows a pattern: God’s assignments often offend our sense of control before they reveal His power. Comfort preserves the familiar; faith discovers the faithful. If I refuse discomfort, I’ll likely refuse destiny. [45:16]
3. Obedience reverberates into eternity A simple invitation from Ron reached my father, and God rewrote a family line. Our small acts of obedience can become someone else’s turning point—and our reluctance can leave real gaps. Eternity is shaped in everyday decisions to trust, speak, invite, and serve. Heaven multiplies what love dares to offer. [61:35]
4. Scripture-tethered listening guides steps God’s written Word anchors us, and His Spirit leads us in the specifics that aren’t chapter-and-verse. When I live yielded to Scripture, my heart is tuned to recognize His whispers in decisions, opportunities, and timing. Proximity produces clarity; rebellion produces static. Abide first, then follow. [67:57]
5. Live ready for the returning King Jesus’ first coming was gentle; His second will be glorious and just. The hope of a world made new becomes a compass for holy living now—purity, courage, endurance, and mission. Anticipation is not passive; it’s active allegiance. Bow today, so you’ll rejoice—not recoil—when He appears. [72:08]

Youtube Chapters

[00:00] - Welcome
[33:17] - Take heart: God’s final word
[34:28] - Greeting and announcements
[36:54] - Series: God’s promises still stand
[39:51] - The King in the manger
[42:37] - Mary’s call and angel’s promise
[47:09] - Faith beyond comfort: Old Testament snapshots
[49:39] - Stepping into the supernatural by obedience
[51:20] - Everyday mission to coworkers and neighbors
[52:22] - Serving where you feel unqualified
[54:01] - Trust in the Lord, not yourself
[56:26] - My calling and the “Do you trust Me?” moment
[60:58] - Ron’s invitation and my dad’s salvation
[63:11] - George Müller: trusting God for daily bread
[69:30] - The returning King and all things new
[72:08] - King of Kings: justice and glory
[74:50] - Response: surrender and prayer
[83:05] - Closing prayer and sending out

Bible Study Guide

Bible reading
- Isaiah 9:6-7
- Luke 1:26-38
- Revelation 21:1-8

Observation questions

In Isaiah 9:6-7, what names are given to the child, and what do those names reveal about His identity and rule?
In Luke 1:26-38, what promises does the angel make about Jesus’ identity and kingdom, and how does Mary respond?
In Revelation 21:1-8, what specific things will be “no more,” and what new realities are promised?
“The baby in the manger is also the king who will rule forever.” [39:51] Where do you see that truth shown in the passages above?

Interpretation questions

“He gets the final word.” [33:17] How does Isaiah 9:6-7 help a believer interpret seasons that feel like loss, weakness, or delay?
Mary says, “I am the Lord’s servant… May your word to me be fulfilled” (Luke 1:38). What does her response teach about submission when many practical questions remain unanswered?
Revelation 21:7-8 draws a line between those who “overcome” and those who refuse God’s rule. How does hope in the coming kingdom shape present choices about purity, courage, and allegiance?
“In all your ways submit to Him.” [54:01] What does it practically look like to submit plans, timing, and methods to the Lord rather than leaning on personal understanding?

Application questions

“Are there things in your life that you need to surrender to King Jesus?” [01:14:50] If Jesus has authority over your calendar, desires, wallet, and reputation, which one is hardest for you to yield right now, and what is one concrete step of surrender this week?
Mary’s “yes” brought public shame and risk, yet she trusted God’s word (Luke 1:26-38; [45:16]). What is one obedience step outside your comfort zone that you sense God inviting you to take? What will you do about it in the next 7 days?
“He may challenge you to go to a coworker… [or] invite your neighbor.” [51:20] Who is one person God is highlighting to you? What is a simple, loving next step—an invitation, a conversation, a prayer?
“God may call you to serve in a ministry that scares you.” [52:22] Where do you feel unqualified? What first step could you take—shadowing, asking questions, or trying one Sunday—to move from fear to faith?
“He invited my dad to church…” [01:00:58] Think of a “Ron moment” God might be setting up in your life. Who could be impacted by a small act of obedience? What fear holds you back, and how will you push through it this week?
“Obeying Jesus’ written Word will position us to rightly hear Him…” [01:07:57] What daily/weekly rhythm in Scripture will you commit to for the next month? Name one current decision where you need to ask, seek, and knock for the Spirit’s direction.
“Jesus will return to bring justice, righteousness, and everlasting peace.” [01:09:30] In light of His return, what is one area—purity, courage, endurance, or mission—where you will realign your life starting now? What support do you need from this group?

Sermon Clips

Joshua And the Israelites When They're Going Into The Promised Land And they're Facing Jericho This Walled City I don't Know About You But if I had My Own Plan I would Find A way To scale The wall Or get Through Some place To get In And infiltrate You You To know What God Says Go March Around It For Seven Days Blow Some Trubes Smash Some Jars And I'll Deliver You Faith Out of Your Comfort Zone [00:48:21] (27 seconds) #MarchInFaith

But We Have To Be Willing To Get Out Of Our Comfort Zones And We Don't Like That Our Flesh Loves To Be Comfortable To Not Rock The Boat To Not Make Waves To Just Blend In But That's Not The Kind Of Life That King Jesus Has Called Us To He's Called Us To A Life Of Faith In Fact Jesus Is Always Trying To Build His Kingdom And He Does It Through Who Through The Church Through You And Through Me [00:50:26] (33 seconds) #BuildHisKingdom

God Has Called The Church To Be The Light In The Darkness As We Talked About Last Week To Actually Go To Those Dark Places Around Us And Point Them To Jesus Who Is The Light To Build His Kingdom To Get Out Of Our Comfort Zone To Step Out In Faith To See What God Can Do God Is Asking Us To Take A Step Out Of The Boat And Then He Will Work Through Us [00:52:02] (25 seconds) #StepOutInFaith

Church God Calls Us To Follow Him To Obey Him It Starts With His Word His Written Word That Doesn't Change But Then It's Moment By Moment Letting The Holy Spirit Lead And Direct Our Life And Simply Saying Yes I Am Your Servant See God Has A Plan God Knows What He's Doing He's Sovereign He sees The Beginning To The End And He Sees Where Your Life Fits Into That Timeline And He Knows The Things That He's Called You To Do [00:52:59] (36 seconds) #LedByTheSpirit

I Remember God Saying Asking This Question That He Has Asked Me Time And Time Again Throughout My Life He Said Do You Trust Me Do You Trust Me And I Had To Come To The Place Where I Surrendered And I Said Jesus I Don't Know How It's Going To Work Out But I Trust You And That Many Times Church Is The Life That God Calls Us To It's A Life Of Trusting [00:57:16] (27 seconds) #TrustAndSurrender

Like Do You See The Things That God Has Done Throughout History And Then We Say We Know That God Has A Purpose And A Plan For Our Life And Yet Sometimes We Think That That Plan Is To Come To Church Every Week Sit Down In A Pew And Go Back To Work And Live To Make Money And Accumulate Things And That's God's Plan For My Life And That's Not To Expand His Kingdom [00:58:18] (32 seconds) #LiveForHisKingdom

Being Obedient Or Disobedient To Jesus Makes A Real Impact For Eternity We're Not Talking About Games Here We're Talking About People's Eternity And When You Say Yes And You Seek The Lord And You Start With His Word And You're Reading His Word And You're Putting His Word Into Your Life You're Putting It Into Practice And You Begin To Say God What Is It That You Have For My Life In This Season How Can I Serve And Impact Your Kingdom When You Do That And You Walk In Obedience It's Going To Make A Real Impact In Eternity [00:59:27] (38 seconds) #ObeyForEternity

See Church There's A Cost To Obedience Think About The Cost That Jesus Took Upon Himself As He Picked Up His Cross And He Carried It Beaten And Bruised And Whipped And Stripped There Was A Cost But Can I Tell You Something Today There's Also A Cost For Disobedience And The Cost Of Disobedience Is Far Greater I Don't Know About You But I Want To Live A Life Where I Don't Live Off My Best I Live Off His Best [01:05:41] (39 seconds) #ObedienceHasACost

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