A King Will Come

Jesus was and still is the most talked about person in history. From the creation of the world, all the earth awaited His arrival. 700 years before His birth, the prophets were talking about Him. Today people still call on His Name.

On a quiet night in Bethlehem, something miraculous happened. The King the people watched for arrived in a humble stable. A star shone brightly in the clear sky; one that was unexplainable by man. The heavens opened and a host of angels sang. The lowly shepherds heard the announcement and rejoiced. Where were the others? Did they turn a deaf ear as they continued to attend to the busyness of life?

Wise men from the East arrived as they followed the star and inquired of the people "Where is the King?" Although the scholars poured over the scrolls to give their answer, only three wise men traveled to Bethlehem to worship. Where were the others who cherished the promises of a Soon Coming King?
 
Although many watched and wondered when He would appear, all but a few missed His coming. It is hard to comprehend how so many watched but didn't see. How could a day longed for by so many be missed completely when it arrived?

We shake our head and think "Lord, if I had been there I would have believed!" However, a close examination of our own lives provides evidence to the contrary. How many times has Our Savior shown Himself at work in our own lives, but we fail to recognize His work? How many times does He offer spiritual nourishment, yet we fail to see the package He presents it in?

Over the coming weeks, RTG will provide a glimpse at the messianic prophecies which foretold the coming of the Christ. When we examine the words of the prophets, we can know Jesus more fully and are better equipped to recognize the work of Christ in our own lives.

As the day in which we celebrate His coming draws near, let us watch with eyes wide open. He is at work even today. Tune your ear to hear the voice from heaven. He will speak to your heart as you bow down to worship Him.