Today's readings are Psalm 45.6-12, Proverbs 22.22-23.12, and John 18.15-40.
We see today that God is the true king. He has established his principles for all to see, including principles of justice which are beneficial to all societies. Personal property, legitimate boundary lines, and works of mercy are all part of our Lord's plan for how an orderly society should function. We can see throughout history that well-ordered societies have recognized the very principles that God lays out in the Scripture.
What happens when we deny the order that our Lord has instituted, including the right acknowledgement of God as king? What happens to Peter when he denies even knowing Jesus, God the Son, the rightful king of all? He is covered with shame and grief. He needs restoration from his Lord and Savior.
When we deny our Lord, as we do daily, let us also be thankful that we have divine revelation. We have been told who this King is to whom we can flee for help, comfort and protection. It is he who has established heaven and earth. It is he who grants us forgiveness and restoration. We are able to come before Jesus, our King, and plead that his righteousness will be imputed to us, that we will receive his mercy by faith, and that he will restore us. Let us never fear, for he is the King who gives himself on our behalf, loving us even though we deny him, even though it costs him his life. He is the King who has given his own life so we could have life, abundant life, eternal life.
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