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December 20
THE KING HAS COME

Scripture: Matthew 2:2 “Saying, Where is he that is born King of the Jews? For we have seen his star in the east, and are come to worship him.” Matthew 27: 36-37 “And sitting down they watched him there; And set up over his head his accusation written, THIS IS JESUS THE KING OF THE JEWS.”

     Only two times in His life was Jesus called a King, at His birth and at His death! The Scripture in Matthew 2 is what the wise men said when they entered the palace in search of Jesus. Notice the name they give Him here, “. . . Where is he that is born King of the Jews?” He was the King! That’s why Herod the king at that time was so troubled at this inquiry!
     In Matthew chapter 1 the genealogy of the Lord Jesus Christ is given. It begins in verse 1 with these words, “The book of the generation of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham.” Notice if you would the kingly line in which He was born. “The son of David” indicates that He was a rightful heir to the throne. In Luke’s genealogy in chapter 3 verse 31 it also mentions “the son of David”. Jesus was the King that was born to sit on the throne of Israel. The wise men recognized this truth, and wise men today still recognize this truth.
     Also at His death, Pilate asked Him the question, “Art thou the King of the Jews” to which Jesus answered Him, “Thou sayest”. And the soldiers in Matthew 27:29 it is said, “And when they had platted a crown of thorns, they put it upon his head, and a reed in his right hand: and they bowed the knee before him, and mocked him, saying, Hail, King of the Jews?” How little did they know that they were exactly right about who He was, even though they were mocking Him!
     Oh, that men would recognize today that on that night in Bethlehem, long ago, a King was born. He is later called The King of kings and the Lord of lord. The King has come! He was born in a lowly stable and laid in a manger. It may not have been the palace, but a King was born, nonetheless!