Christ the King Sunday

As we stand at the threshold of a new church year, this powerful reflection on Psalm 46 and Luke 23 invites us to confront our deepest fears with unwavering faith. The sermon takes us through the paradox of Christ the King Sunday—celebrating Jesus as our sovereign ruler while simultaneously witnessing Him mocked and crucified. The psalmist's bold declaration that 'we will not fear, though the earth give way, though the mountains fall into the sea' challenges us to examine what truly shakes our foundation. Are we undone by natural disasters and life-altering crises, or do we also let trivial disappointments—a wrong jacket brand, a missing favorite donut, someone sitting in 'our' seat—steal our peace? The contrast is striking: Jesus hangs on the cross, derided by religious leaders and soldiers alike, yet He embodies the very 'fortress' and 'refuge' that Psalm 46 proclaims. Through His apparent defeat comes ultimate victory. The message reminds us that kingdoms have always raged, chaos has always threatened, yet God remains present—not distant or indifferent, but intimately involved in our suffering and triumph. When morning dawned on that third day, resurrection life emerged from the tomb, proving that our King has overcome every fear we face, both monumental and mundane.