One who rules over people justly, ruling in the fear of God, is like the light of morning, like the sun rising on a cloudless morning, gleaming from the rain on the grassy land. 2 Samuel, ch.23

We come this week to Christ the King Sunday — the transition point between the long, ‘ordinary’ season of Pentecost and the short, extraordinary season of Advent, during which we prepare to receive this ‘Christ the King’ character. We’re reminded again on this same Sunday each year that the King we’re preparing to receive is no small beans, no slouch — not simply a personal cheerleader or confidant — but is the hope of the world, the light in the darkness, the judge of the strong and defender of the weak — he is the King of all creation who lays claim to the life of every living thing, calling each to the purpose for which it was created — in good order and perfect peace.