Ps 2:6 CHRIST THE KING
CHRIST THE KING
“Yet have I set my King upon my holy hill of Zion.”
Ps 2:6
What power and glory! The Lord set his Son on His holy hill and proclaimed him King. Think of it. These words do more than describe something that went on long ago. They describe what is going on right now. Christ the King is at God’s right hand where He is ruling with all power and will continue to do so until end of time.
This can be a most comforting thought as well as a most terrifying one. It is very comforting to know that our Redeemer has all power in heaven and earth to direct every moment of our lives. But it can also be terrifying. Christ the King not only rules the world we live in, but He is also going to judge it. What Christ said in the parable He said to all, “But my enemies who did not want me to rule over them, bring them here and execute them in my sight.” Christ the King does not mince words! Referring to Himself as the Cornerstone, He said: “On whom this stone shall fall, it will grind him to powder.”
When lawyers bring a case to trial, they try to find out as much as they can about the jurors and even the judge. How well do you know Christ your King who will also be your Judge at the end of time? Those who despise Him resent anything He ever did or said. But what about you and me? The invitation is there: “Take My yoke upon you and learn of Me…” Search the Scriptures, He says, so that you may get to know Me better. Christ, our King, is not some distant monarch, but He is very close and personal. He loves His subjects so dearly that they love Him in return. He changes their lives with a Gospel message that gives them peace. He deals with them one-to-one by answering their prayers, solving their problems and directing their lives. Finally, He promises His believing subjects a “not guilty” verdict at the final judgment and warms their hearts with the hope of a perfect, unending life in heaven. What more compelling reason could we have to search the Scriptures to learn more about a King like that?