The Lord Alone Will Be King
05/07/2025
“The Lord will be king over the whole earth. On that day there will be one Lord, and his name the only name.”
— Zechariah 14:9 (NIV)
There’s coming a day when confusion, division, and false hope will finally come to an end. Zechariah’s vision reaches beyond his own time to the glorious future when God Himself will reign supreme over all creation, not just in the hearts of His people, but over every nation, tribe, and tongue. This verse is not just a promise, it’s a declaration of destiny.
Think about the world we live in today. So many voices compete for our loyalty, governments, influencers, philosophies, brands, even our own desires. Everyone seems to have a solution for how the world should work. But Zechariah draws our eyes to that day, a day when the Lord is no longer just the King of Israel or the personal Savior of a believer, but King over the whole earth.
There’s a powerful shift in that verse: “there will be one Lord, and his name the only name.” It’s a picture of unity, authority, and worship. Gone will be the idolatry, self-worship, and divided kingdoms. No more competing ideologies, no more religious confusion. Just one King. One truth. One Name.
Imagine a world where every knee bows, not out of force, but in willing awe, and every tongue confesses that Jesus Christ is Lord. That’s the kind of peace and power we’re promised. And while this verse points to a future reality, it also calls us to live with that kingdom mindset today.
What would it look like if Jesus were truly King over every part of your life, your thoughts, your time, your resources, your relationships? When we live as if His name is the only name that matters, we begin to experience a taste of that coming Kingdom right here and now.
Here are a few things you can do to help you in your journey.
Reflect on any “competing voices” in your life. Whose name carries the most weight in your decisions?
Take a moment today to declare Jesus as King over your family, work, and future.
Share this verse with someone who needs to be reminded that God is still in control.
Live today with your eyes fixed on the eternal truth that God reigns. Let every choice, word, and moment reflect the reality that Jesus is the only Name that matters.
Lord, thank You for the promise that one day You will reign over all the earth. Help me live with that truth in mind today. Reign in my heart. Reign in my thoughts. Reign in my home. Let every part of my life reflect that You are the one true King, and may Your name be lifted high in all I do. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Pastor Jeff
#LoveGod #LovePeople #FindFreedom #FindYourDesign
“The Lord will be king over the whole earth. On that day there will be one Lord, and his name the only name.”
— Zechariah 14:9 (NIV)
There’s coming a day when confusion, division, and false hope will finally come to an end. Zechariah’s vision reaches beyond his own time to the glorious future when God Himself will reign supreme over all creation, not just in the hearts of His people, but over every nation, tribe, and tongue. This verse is not just a promise, it’s a declaration of destiny.
Think about the world we live in today. So many voices compete for our loyalty, governments, influencers, philosophies, brands, even our own desires. Everyone seems to have a solution for how the world should work. But Zechariah draws our eyes to that day, a day when the Lord is no longer just the King of Israel or the personal Savior of a believer, but King over the whole earth.
There’s a powerful shift in that verse: “there will be one Lord, and his name the only name.” It’s a picture of unity, authority, and worship. Gone will be the idolatry, self-worship, and divided kingdoms. No more competing ideologies, no more religious confusion. Just one King. One truth. One Name.
Imagine a world where every knee bows, not out of force, but in willing awe, and every tongue confesses that Jesus Christ is Lord. That’s the kind of peace and power we’re promised. And while this verse points to a future reality, it also calls us to live with that kingdom mindset today.
What would it look like if Jesus were truly King over every part of your life, your thoughts, your time, your resources, your relationships? When we live as if His name is the only name that matters, we begin to experience a taste of that coming Kingdom right here and now.
Here are a few things you can do to help you in your journey.
Reflect on any “competing voices” in your life. Whose name carries the most weight in your decisions?
Take a moment today to declare Jesus as King over your family, work, and future.
Share this verse with someone who needs to be reminded that God is still in control.
Live today with your eyes fixed on the eternal truth that God reigns. Let every choice, word, and moment reflect the reality that Jesus is the only Name that matters.
Lord, thank You for the promise that one day You will reign over all the earth. Help me live with that truth in mind today. Reign in my heart. Reign in my thoughts. Reign in my home. Let every part of my life reflect that You are the one true King, and may Your name be lifted high in all I do. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Pastor Jeff
#LoveGod #LovePeople #FindFreedom #FindYourDesign
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