JOHN SHIRK – Today’s Light Reflection is from Isaiah 9:7.
Many of us are familiar with the prophecy concerning Jesus in verse 6. For to us a child is born, to us a son is given.
When Jesus was born, He was God’s greatest gift to the world. Grace and redemption came through Jesus.
Verse 7 reveals what His Kingdom will look like when He comes again.
“Of the greatness of his government and peace there will be no end. He will reign on David’s throne and over his kingdom, establishing and upholding it with justice and righteousness from that time on and forever. The zeal of the LORD Almighty will accomplish this.”
Can you imagine a world with no violence, or bloodshed or war? The prophet Isaiah envisioned it under the rule and reign of Jesus. What a day of blessing that will be!
This Light Reflection inspires us to know Jesus as our King and Prince of Peace in the Year to Shine.
John Shirk
john@wjtl.com
JOHN SHIRK – Today’s Light Reflection is from Zechariah 9:9.
Rejoice greatly, Daughter Zion! Shout, Daughter Jerusalem! See, your king comes to you, righteous and victorious, lowly and riding on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a donkey.
This prophecy came to light on Palm Sunday when Jesus rode into Jerusalem on those animals. If Jesus entered on a horse, He would have come as a military leader. But He came with humility and in peace. There was much rejoicing on that day when Jesus rode into Jerusalem. The crowds shouted “Hosanna to the Son of David! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord! Hosanna in the highest heaven.”
Palm Sunday is a celebration to remind us how Jesus comes to us in humility with His offer of grace and peace.
This Light Reflection inspires us to welcome Jesus as our Righteous King and worthy Savior in the Year to Shine.
John Shirk
john@wjtl.com
JOHN SHIRK – In the Year of Trust, today’s Focus on God examines Jesus as King.
A king is a leader of a nation, who generally rules for life and often inherits the kingdom from a family member. Kings are not voted into office. They are appointed. Kings are strong leaders. Their authority is absolute with few, if any, checks and balances. Their word is the law of the land. In First and Second Kings of the Bible, oftentimes the king set the tone for the spiritual climate of a nation.
Jesus came as a very different kind of king. At His trial, Jesus told Pilate, “My kingdom is not of this world. If it were, my servants would fight to prevent my arrest by the Jewish leaders. But now my kingdom is from another place.”
Jesus is a righteous king. He is the great, eternal king. He is described in Revelation 19 as the king of kings. His Kingdom is coming and will never end. He will never be dethroned. This is good news for those who embrace Jesus as King today.
Knowing Jesus as king of our heart is a reason to trust in God for today and forever.
John Shirk
john@wjtl.com
JOHN SHIRK – Today’s Moment Of Celebration reflects on Gabriel’s prophecy of Jesus.
Gabriel was an angel who was given the task of telling Mary that she would give birth to Jesus.
He says in Luke 1:32, “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, and he will reign over the house of Jacob forever; his kingdom will never end.”
This is a reference to Jesus as the king of Israel. Many kings had reigned over Israel in the past, but each of them had their blemishes. Even David, who was well-respected and regarded as a man after God’s own heart, had his faults. Nations today continue to have leaders with their faults and limitations. They make mistakes, and they do not stick around forever.
Jesus is different. His character is unblemished, and His kingdom will be without end. He is a capable king, not just for Israel, but also for our souls. His fame will never fade. It will only grow in the course of time. We can trust Him to save us from our sins, and lead us with grace and wisdom.
Gabriel’s prophecy of Jesus to be a great king is a reason to be glad in the Year of Celebration.
John Shirk
john@wjtl.com
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