Luke 2:52
Born a Warrior King
As the celebration of Christ’s birth nears each year, we focus on the babe in the manger. However, it is important to note that the babe was born a Prince with an angelic army at His beck and call. (Matthew 26:53)
Jesus, the babe, was born a “Warrior” King as Isaiah 42:13 foretold, “The Lord will go forth like a warrior, He will arouse His zeal like a man of war. He will utter a shout, yes, He will raise a war cry. He will prevail against His enemies.”
Jesus, the babe in a manger, grew in wisdom, stature, and favor with God and man. (Luke 2:52) Refusing the devil’s temptations, He preached and proved His kingdom. (Luke 8:1)
Jesus, the Warrior King, overcame the last enemy—death. (Luke 24:46, 1 Corinthians 15:26)
Having accomplished His earthly mission, He ascended into heaven and sits enthroned at the right hand of the Father interceding for us. (Ephesians 4:8-10, Hebrews 7:27)
One day, the trumpet of heaven will sound and Jesus, the crowned King of Kings and Lord of Lords, will descend from heaven with His angels and saints and claim victory over the devil. (Revelation 17:14, 19:16)
Jesus is more than a babe in a manger. He is the eternal, reigning Warrior King. Who will you tell? Who will you invite to live in His kingdom?
Lord, I praise You, victorious WARRIOR and reigning King of Kings.
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Born a Warrior with a Kingdom to Defend
As we celebrate Veteran’s Day and remember and honor people who have served in the United States Armed Forces, our hearts also turn to honor Christ who was born with a kingdom to defend. That babe was born with an angelic army at His beacon call. That babe was born a “Warrior” King as Isaiah 42:13 foretold,
The Lord will go forth like a WARRIOR, He will arouse His zeal like a man of war. He will utter a shout, yes, He will raise a war cry. He will prevail against His enemies.
The babe who grew in wisdom and stature and in favor with God and men (Luke 2:52) defeated the devil and death. Christ will one day return to earth as Warrior King that He is. With whom will we share this important news this week?
Lord, we praise You, WARRIOR King from on high.
