Introduction: Does it seem to you that even today people are looking for a political king to rule the world? Such was the case in the days of Jesus Christ of Nazareth. However, many, due to a lack of discernment, will embrace a counterfeit king called the Antichrist. By the way, kings and rulers come and go, but there is one King who will remain forever—King Jesus!
1. The Wise Men (Magi) Were Looking for a King—The King of the Jews! (Matt. 2:1-2) – “Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judaea in the days of Herod the king, behold, there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem, saying, ‘Where is he that is born King of the Jews?'”
Like the prophets of old, these Persians long awaited the arrival of the highly anticipated King of the Jews, fulfilled in Jesus Christ. Perhaps they had read the writings of Daniel about this King. Is He your King?
2. Balaam Prophesied of a Coming “Ruler” King from the Tribe of Jacob Who Would Govern the World! (Num. 24:17) – “I shall see him, but not now: I shall behold him, but not nigh: there shall come a Star out of Jacob, and a Sceptre shall rise out of Israel.”
Jesus Christ brought hope to a troubled world. Besides that, He will rule the world in righteousness, being a righteous Judge! Everlasting justice will finally prevail! How will you stand before this Judge?
3. Isaiah Shares Great Hope with the World Because of the Coming Messiah—Jesus Christ and His Government! (Isaiah 9:6-7) – “For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.”
While some scholars and theologians understand this passage as a reference to Jesus Christ’s first coming, others see it as a declaration of His second coming. Either way, He’s coming! Compare the two: in His first coming, He was wrapped in swaddling clothes and laid in a manger. In His second coming, He will be wrapped in a vesture dipped in blood, and His name shall be called the King of Kings and Lord of Lords! Do you see Him as a baby or as a King?
Isaiah also reflects on His reign as King: “Of the increase of his government and peace there shall be no end, upon the throne of David, and upon his kingdom, to order it, and to establish it with judgment and with justice from henceforth even forever.”
Don’t miss that—Jesus will be in control. He will “order it”! The word “order” is כּוּן (kûn), meaning to establish, prepare, make firm, set up, fix, or direct. Bottom line: He will be in charge! Is He in charge of your life?
4. Daniel Foretold of a Counterfeit King! (Dan. 7:8, 24-25) – “And the ten horns out of this kingdom are ten kings that shall arise: and another shall rise after them; and he shall be diverse from the first, and he shall subdue three kings. And he shall speak great words against the most High, and shall wear out the saints of the most High.”
(Dan. 11:36-37): “And the king shall do according to his will; and he shall exalt himself, and magnify himself above every god, and shall speak marvellous things against the God of gods, and shall prosper till the indignation be accomplished.”
In the sovereignty of God’s economy, He allows humanity to choose between good and evil, as seen in the Garden of Eden. Apparently, Satan’s “Superman” will take the world by force, deceiving many. Could you be deceived? Are you making wise choices?
5. John Sees and Describes the Real King Who Will Come in the Future! (Rev. 19:11-16) – “And I saw heaven opened, and behold a white horse; and he that sat upon him was called Faithful and True, and in righteousness he doth judge and make war. His eyes were as a flame of fire, and on his head were many crowns; and he had a name written, that no man knew, but he himself. And he was clothed with a vesture dipped in blood: and his name is called The Word of God… And out of his mouth goeth a sharp sword, that with it he should smite the nations: and he shall rule them with a rod of iron: and he treadeth the winepress of the fierceness and wrath of Almighty God. And he hath on his vesture and on his thigh a name written, KING OF KINGS, AND LORD OF LORDS.”
Finally, the real King will make His appearance, overthrow the Antichrist, establish His kingdom, and reign throughout eternity. Can you see world events unfolding, preparing for His entrance?
Conclusion: Get ready for the King! He’s coming—but not before the counterfeit king comes and misleads many. That is why we need to tell our friends, loved ones, and neighbors to look and prepare for the real King!
Love y’all,
Pastor Randy Reese
