The young nation of Israel was ruled by God - but then they rejected God as their King. They wanted to live their way.

We should be careful not to make the same mistake!

Wise men recognised the new-born Jesus as a King who should be worshipped. Jesus declared, "the Kingdom of Heaven is near" and later "I have been given all authority". And our statement of faith "Jesus is Lord" means "Jesus has supreme authority"- he is King over all!

God rescues those who believe in Jesus from the kingdom of darkness - and brings us into the kingdom of Jesus. So, as citizens of the Kingdom of Heaven, we must submit to the rule of our King - Jesus.

1 Samuel 8:1-8, Matthew 2:1-2, Matthew 4:17, Matthew 28:18-20, Luke 6:46, Matthew 7:21, Colossians 1:13-14