See the Savior!

Much to my dismay, several wonderful shade trees have been removed from our yard.  The most recent one gave wonderful shade to my car.  I felt like I was losing a dear friend!

 

Because of years of rebellion, God judged Judah, leaving nothing but a stump of David’s dynasty.  What remains of the magnificent shade trees is unsightly – good for nothing really.  God’s promise to save the souls of man included the remains of David’s line: “There shall come forth a shoot from the stump of Jesse, a branch from his roots shall bear fruit.” (Isaiah 11:1).  The Father leaves nothing to happenstance – there was always a plan, a manner in which to reconcile man to his Creator.  Matthew introduces his gospel, “The book of the genealogy of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham.” (Matthew 1:1).  At the time of Jesus’ birth, the house of David was one of obscurity and poverty – consider Joseph and Mary; yet the Messiah, from humble beginnings, would be exalted regarding a kingdom not of this world.  Isaiah declares The Messiah’s resume: “The Spirit of the LORD will rest upon Him, the Spirit of wisdom and understanding, the Spirit of counsel and might, the Spirit of knowledge and the fear of the LORD.” (11:2).  As the Season begins, take care to not lose sight of the Christ – the soul’s Savior.  Know this: humbly He first came – gloriously magnificent He will return!  See the Savior!