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"I know. My King is not of this world," I said gleefully, and with those
words, I turned and bolted out of the dark throne room, through the
door, and into a marvelously bright day. For the first time in my life, I felt
free. I was free!

I'd like to tell you that this story above actually took place, that I
confronted all the false kings that I had placed in charge of my life head-
on and never looked back, but that isn't quite how it works. It would be
nice if false kings presented themselves in such a visibly vile manner, but
most often, they don't. These so-called kings sneak into power in our lives
in all forms. Perhaps it is through a career, the pursuit of higher
education, a specific relationship, or status. What is it for you?

Take a look at your life to find out. How do you make your decisions? How
do you spend your time, money, and talents? What, or who, do you turn
to for comfort, joy, and security?

If the answer is anything or anyone other than Jesus Christ, you are
worshipping and serving a false king that does not care about you and will
not do anything but destroy you. Sound harsh? It's true. Don't believe
me? Okay, so how has your false king been treating you lately?

Jesus is the only worthy King. All other kings will ask you to lay your life
down in service to them, but Jesus is the only one for which you can
willingly and joyfully do so. Before you ever did anything for Him, He
already died for you. What King does that? Only a loving one does. If
you’d like to read more about Jesus as the perfect King, dust off your
Bible. Every part of it points to Him and who He is. Get to know Him.

“Now I saw heaven opened, and behold, a white horse. And He who sat on
him was called Faithful and True, and in righteousness He judges and
makes war…He was clothed with a robe dipped in blood, and His name is
called The Word of God…He has on His robe and on His thigh a name
written: KING OF KINGS AND LORD OF LORDS.” - Revelation 19:11-16 NKJV

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