In addition to being Christ the King Sunday, yesterday was also Youth Sunday, at University Lutheran. One of the youth, Matthew Vetter, preached. In his sermon, he asked who (or even what) it is that we have placed in the role of "King" in our lives. He suggested it might be a sports figure, a political leader, or one of those who have served as our mentors. "Who is your king?" he asked.
In the Gospel readings for Christ the King Sunday, it is Pilot who places the inscription above Jesus' head which reads, "King." Some protest, asking that Pilot change the sign to read, "This man claims to be King." Pilot responds, "I wrote what I wrote."
Sometimes, others are better able to see who is our King that we. Sometimes, the way we live rather than what we think or what we say exposes that to which we have truly given ourselves. Others can see what we do with our time and they can evaluate everything we say throughout the week. They can tell whether the things we confess for an hour on Sunday morning is in harmony with the decisions we make during the remainder of the week.
"Who is your king?" How would you answer the question; what answer is revealed in the way you live your life?
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