How do you understand Jesus as King?

​We come to the close of the Liturgical Year with the Feast we call Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe.  Since we do not have experience with kings or queens except with perhaps a fascination of the monarchy of England, it is difficult for us to understand Jesus as a King.  Jesus wants us to understand his kingdom as an entirely different one.  He tells Pilate that his Kingdom is not of this world.  He does say that those who consider him as King need to understand his Kingdom as entirely different. 
 
We are to realize that the Kingdom of Jesus is one that is based on love.  It is not one that is based on power.  It is a kingdom that serves others through mercy and kindness.  It is a kingdom but the power that it conveys is the power of love.  It is easier to be subjects in a kingdom where you have no choice.  It might not be pleasant but you do not have to struggle regarding what you are to do.  If Jesus is truly our King, we are to build his Kingdom of love here on this earth.  That is a challenge each and every day.