Jesus: Creator, Redeemer, King (Wednesday)

Acts 2:34-36

34 For it was not David who ascended into heaven, but he himself says:
‘The Lord said to my Lord,
“Sit at My right hand,
35 Until I make Your enemies a footstool for Your feet.”’
36 Therefore let all the house of Israel know for certain that God has made Him both Lord and Christ—this Jesus whom you crucified.

Easter is the celebration of a victory unlike any other. When Jesus rose from the grave, He was not just proving His power over death — He was fulfilling God’s eternal plan to establish Him as both Lord and Christ. In Acts 2:34-36, Peter proclaims that Jesus, the One crucified, is now exalted at the right hand of God.

This passage points us back to Psalm 110, where David, Israel’s greatest king, prophesied about someone greater than himself. Peter makes it clear — David did not ascend to heaven, but Jesus did. Jesus’ resurrection and exaltation prove that He is the promised King, ruling with authority over all creation. Every enemy, including sin and death, is being placed under His feet.

But Peter’s message also carries a challenge. He reminds the people that they crucified Jesus. Though spoken to a first-century crowd, this truth applies to us all. Our sin put Him on the cross. Yet, in God’s incredible mercy, the One we rejected has become our Savior. The resurrection is not just proof of His power — it is an invitation to bow before Him in repentance and faith.

This Easter, let us rejoice that Jesus is risen, reigning, and returning. He is both Lord and Christ. May our lives reflect His victory as we worship the Risen Son!

Jesus is both Lord and Christ—He reigns in victory, yet He was also the One we crucified. How does recognizing His authority and mercy shape the way you respond to Him today?


Risen Lord Jesus, You are the source of all life, and through You, we exist. Thank You for Your victory over sin and death, for making a way for us to know the Father. Help us to live each day in surrender to Your Lordship, trusting in Your power and walking in Your truth. May our lives reflect Your rule and bring glory to Your name. Amen.