The end of the Christian calendar year is near.  On the last Sunday of the liturgical year, we celebrate Christ the King Sunday, the celebration of the sovereignty of God who is known to us in Jesus Christ.

“On this day, as on every day, we give honor and glory to the Lord of heaven and earth and watch and pray for the coming of God’s realm of righteousness, justice, and peace. Above all earthly powers, the crucified and risen Lord alone claims our adoration and allegiance. We proclaim that Jesus Christ is first and last, beginning and end, Alpha and Omega.”  Book of Common Worship PCUSA.

As we move into a new liturgical year let us be challenged to demonstrate and live the claim that Jesus Christ is our Alpha and Omega.

Eternal God, you set Jesus Christ to rule over all things, and made us servants in your kingdom. By your Spirit empower us to love the unloved, and to minister to all in need. Then at the last bring us to your eternal realm where we may worship and adore you and be welcomed into your everlasting joy; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. Amen.  ( Book of Common Worship, PCUSA)