DCLM Sincere Milk 25 December 2022 — The King is born
DCLM Sincere Milk 25 December 2022 Devotional by Pastor W. F. Kumuyi — The King is born
TOPIC: THE KING IS BORN
TEXT: MATTHEW 2:1-11
2Saying, 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.
3When Herod the king had heard these things, he was troubled, and all Jerusalem with him.
4And when he had gathered all the chief priests and scribes of the people together, he demanded of them where Christ should be born.
5And they said unto him, In Bethlehem of Judaea: for thus it is written by the prophet,
6And thou Bethlehem, in the land of Juda, art not the least among the princes of Juda: for out of thee shall come a Governor, that shall rule my people Israel.
7Then Herod, when he had privily called the wise men, enquired of them diligently what time the star appeared.
8And he sent them to Bethlehem, and said, Go and search diligently for the young child; and when ye have found him, bring me word again, that I may come and worship him also.
9When they had heard the king, they departed; and, lo, the star, which they saw in the east, went before them, till it came and stood over where the young child was.
10When they saw the star, they rejoiced with exceeding great joy.
11And when they were come into the house, they saw the young child with Mary his mother, and fell down, and worshipped him: and when they had opened their treasures, they presented unto him gifts; gold, and frankincense, and myrrh.
Key Verse: “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 2:2).
MESSAGE:
A king is the title given to a male monarch who rules a community or kingdom. From time immemorial, most kings inherit the throne from their parents. A royal male child first becomes a prince before his ascension to kingship. Kingship and royalty generally give some special rights and privileges that other people in the community do not have.
Jesus Christ, right from day one, was born a King; and He is still King, and will reign forever as King. Although He was born in a manger in Bethlehem of Judea, the angelic celebration and announcement that heralded His birth confirmed His royalty.
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King Herod trembled at the announcement of the wise men that saw Jesus’ star and were travelling to worship the King. No wonder the Angel of God had to announce His arrival in a unique way. Some Old Testament Prophets also spoke about His birth and Kingship long before He was born. Jesus is different from all the kings in the world. He is not just an ordinary king but the King of kings.
As Christians, we must constantly obey and worship King Jesus, who came to die for our redemption. We must live our lives to please Him so that we can reign with Him in His kingdom. His kingdom is not like the kingdom of the world. The reigns of secular kings terminate with dethronement or death. Jesus’ reign is forever. Let Him reign in your heart and life forever.
Prayer: King Jesus, reign in my heart.
Further Reading: Isaiah 9:6, 7
1. Admit that you are a sinner. "For all [humans] have sinned, and comes short of the glory of God....[and] the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord" (Romans 3:23)
2. Repent now. "Repent ye therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out ...[for] if we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness " (Acts 3:19, 1 John 1:9)
3. Believe that God loves you and Jesus died for you. "God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet Sinners, Christ died for us" (Romans 5:8)
4. Invite Jesus into your life through prayer of faith. Jesus says, "Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me" (Revelation 3:20)
