Good Morning Friends,
“‘The days are coming,’ declares the LORD, ‘when I will raise up to David a righteous Branch, a King who will reign wisely and do what is just and right in the land. In his days Judah will be saved and Israel will live in safety. This is the name by which he will be called: The LORD Our Righteousness.’” (Jeremiah 23:5-6)
In the midst of Jeremiah’s dire predictions for Judah, comes this prophecy of hope. Judah would be conquered by Nebuchadnezzar and its people would live in terror for some time. But God has not given up completely on His people. Another King is being promised who will bring hope and help to the people who will follow Him.
Of course, the prophecy of Jeremiah is about the coming of the Messiah, Jesus. Note the characteristics of Him and His coming:
He will be a branch of David. And so, from the family tree of David, Jesus was born.
He would be a King. But no ordinary King. We know that His kingdom would not be of this world. It would be a heavenly kingdom -- and an eternal kingdom.
He will be known for His wisdom. This prophecy might have raised images of days gone by and the reign of Solomon, but the coming King would be far wiser than Solomon.
Justice and righteousness will characterize His kingdom. There need be no fear that He will be unfair or in any way wicked.
Salvation and safety will be His gifts.
Judah could look only into the dim future for the coming King. Rejoice that we live in His day and be patient as we await His final coronation.
His, by Grace,
Steve
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