Advent Devotionals: Day 12

In this season we remember when Jesus was brought into the world. He came quietly, as an infant! Yet born a king. Few knew it. Mary had some inkling, and treasured it. The shepherds had revelation, and went to see. The Magi saw a star, and traveled to worship Him.

We would have a gentle Jesus, who would not extinguish a dimly burning wick of a man or woman. One who heals, delivers those held captive by the devil and forgives a woman caught in adultery. But who is this One who comes humbly? This One to be born in a manger?

He who was to be born had no beginning! When God spoke the world into existence, the eternal story was also written. Many royal leaders in the world would come and go. But only One would be born with a name written on His robe and His thigh, “King of kings and Lord of lords.” John in a vision saw Him in as “Faithful and True!” He alone will judge in righteousness and wage a final war. Jesus.

His eyes are like a flame of fire. He is clothed with a robe dipped in blood. The Lamb of God. He will come with the armies of heaven. From His mouth comes a sharp sword. He will strike down nations! He will tread the winepress of the fury of the wrath of God Almighty. This is the King of kings, our Savior!

Prayer: Lord, open the heavens before me and let me see Jesus, like never before. As He is. Give me a vision for my life, in Him. Amen.

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