Tuesday
Matthew 2:1-8; Isaiah 9:6-7
When the Magi arrived in Jerusalem seeking the newborn King, their presence sent shockwaves through the entire city. King Herod was disturbed, and all Jerusalem with him. Jesus' arrival disrupted earthly power then, and He continues to disrupt today—not to destroy us, but to dethrone anything that competes with His rightful place in our lives.
What small thrones have you built in your life? Perhaps it's pride, unforgiveness, control, or comfort. Jesus cannot be enthroned until He dethrones. His disruption in your life is an act of love, preparing you for His reign. The shaking comes before the strengthening. Today, ask yourself: Where is Jesus asking to disrupt my comfort, my priorities, or my ambitions? Surrender those thrones to Him, trusting that His kingdom endures forever while all others will fail.
When the Magi arrived in Jerusalem seeking the newborn King, their presence sent shockwaves through the entire city. King Herod was disturbed, and all Jerusalem with him. Jesus' arrival disrupted earthly power then, and He continues to disrupt today—not to destroy us, but to dethrone anything that competes with His rightful place in our lives.
What small thrones have you built in your life? Perhaps it's pride, unforgiveness, control, or comfort. Jesus cannot be enthroned until He dethrones. His disruption in your life is an act of love, preparing you for His reign. The shaking comes before the strengthening. Today, ask yourself: Where is Jesus asking to disrupt my comfort, my priorities, or my ambitions? Surrender those thrones to Him, trusting that His kingdom endures forever while all others will fail.