12-24-12 The King of kings Fulfills Hope

Christmas Eve- 12/24-Luke 2:30-33- ³² He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High. The Lord God will give him the throne of his father David, ³³ and he will reign over Jacob’s descendants forever; his kingdom will never end.”

Christmas Eve Services (5:00- children; 7:00-candlelight-full choir; 11:00 candlelight communion)

Thoughts:  In the end, Christ wins and our hopes will be fulfilled in His victory.   He will reign- not just for a little while, but forever.  Earthly Jewish rule ended during Christ’s life time when the Romans took away the ability of the Jewish politicians to impose the death penalty or to raise an army.  But the promise to King David was that “Your house and your kingdom will endure forever before me; your throne will be established forever” (2 Sam. 7:16).  This is fulfilled in Jesus a descendant of David who reigns with all authority forever and ever.  Christmas in part means that our hopes are fulfilled and the just king has come to claim His throne. 

Prayer: Lord, be my King today.  Protect me, provide for me, but also guide me with your Spirit and your Law.

Application: Invite one family member or neighbor to join you for Christmas Eve services.

 (King of kings- Greg Olson)

Glorious Now, Behold Him arise…
King and God and sacrifice.
Alleluia!  Alleluia!  Sounds through the earth and skies!
(PH. #66- “We Three Kings”)