Sunday, December 8, 2019

8But about the Son He says:
“Your throne, O God, endures forever and ever,
and justice is the scepter of Your kingdom.
9You have loved righteousness
and hated wickedness;
therefore God, Your God, has anointed You
above Your companions with the oil of joy." (Hebrews 11:8-9)

16On his robe and on his thigh he has this name written:
KING OF KINGS AND LORD OF LORDS. (Rev. 19:16)

THOUGHTS: In the New Testament Jesus, the Son,  is also seen as the King.  No angel is given the throne.  He is the power above all powers.  Long ago David was promised that he would always have a descendant on the throne (2 Samuel 7).  Jesus, who is eternal, will sit on a throne that no general, king, or army could take away.  He is the king who was, is, and is to come because He is alive. 
The importance of the justice and righteousness of Jesus is brought out.  Justice is his scepter- which means a symbol of the kingdom.  Justice is the idea of fairness and judging properly- without prejudice or influence.  Jesus is not influenced by reputation or bribery. 
He also is noted for loving righteousness.  Righteousness is not self-righteousness- but it is doing what is right in God's eyes consistently.  Righteousness is not perfection but it is doing the right thing consistently. 
The blessing of joy will come to Jesus for his love of doing what is right and just.  

PRAYER: Lord, you are the king of kings and Lord of lords.  Let me honor you in my life as the king and Lord.  

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