The waiting is over! All 300 prophecies have been fulfilled. The Light that dawned in Bethlehem now shines for the whole world to see.
Christmas is more than a celebration of a birth, it is the coronation of the King of the Universe. The eternal Word who became flesh, (John 1:1) the baby born in humility, is none other than the King of glory. He laid in the manger and rose to the throne. The life, and story of Jesus is the story of God’s love made visible.
And now because heaven and earth rejoice, we can join in declaring: Christ the King has come!
The Wise Men’s Journey — Seeking the King
“After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi from the east came to Jerusalem and asked, ‘Where is the one who has been born king of the Jews? We saw His star when it rose and have come to worship Him.’” — Matthew 2:1–2
When the shepherds in Israel were rejoicing at the angel’s message, there were wise men from distant lands that studied the skies and followed a star. They weren’t Jews, yet God revealed to them that a divine King had been born. They traveled hundreds of miles through deserts, danger, and uncertainty because their hearts were drawn to worship.
When the wisemen arrived in Jerusalem it startled Herod, who ruled with fear and paranoia. He felt threatened by any mention of another king. But the Magi weren’t looking for a new political leader. Instead they were seeking the Messiah, the one King whose reign will never end.
Herod’s palace represented worldly power; the manger represented heavenly purpose. These Magi found what Herod was never able to grasp. The presence of God wrapped in humanity.
“They bowed down and worshiped Him. Then they opened their treasures and presented Him with gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh.” (Matthew 2:11)
Their gifts were deeply symbolic:
Gold for His royalty — the King of kings.
Frankincense for His deity — the High Priest of heaven.
Myrrh for His sacrifice — the Savior who would die for the world.
Even when He was a baby, Jesus was recognized as the King, God, and Redeemer.
The Humble King Exalted
Though Jesus came in humility, His destiny was glory. Paul captures this beautifully in Philippians 2:5–11:
“Christ Jesus, who, being in very nature God, did not consider equality with God something to be used to His own advantage; rather, He made Himself nothing by taking the very nature of a servant and being found in appearance as a man, He humbled Himself by becoming obedient to death — even death on a cross. Therefore God exalted Him to the highest place and gave Him the name that is above every name, that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue acknowledge that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.”
As we study the word more we’ll see the manger points to the cross, and the cross points to the throne. The humility of His birth paved the way for the victory of His resurrection. The King who came to serve will one day return to reign.
Christmas was by no means the beginning of His story it’s been part of the unveiling of God’s eternal plan to bring heaven to earth.
He Reigns Forever
The Book of Revelation reveals what is beyond Bethlehem and opens our eyes to the throne of eternity:
“The kingdom of the world has become the kingdom of our Lord and of His Messiah, and He will reign for ever and ever.” — Revelation 11:15
The baby who had no place to go slept in a manger and now rules with power and majesty. The same Jesus who was swaddled and laid down in hay will one day reign over heaven and earth.
The humble and helpless infant lived and became the risen Savior and the risen Savior is the returning King.
At Christmas, we have an opportunity to celebrate both His coming then and His return. He came once to redeem; and when He returns He will come again to reign. With every star, every song, every candle lit in the darkness pointing directly to this eternal truth:
The King has come, and He is coming again.
A Kingdom for All People
From the beginning, God’s plan was not limited to one race or nation. The visit of the wise men shows that Jesus came to save the whole world, for Jew and Gentile, for shepherd and scholar, not only for the poor but the powerful alike.
“Nations will come to your light, and kings to the brightness of your dawn.”
That prophecy becomes reality in the Magi’s journey, the nations bowing before the newborn King.
Today, we continue with their worship. Now every Christmas carol that gets sung in a different language, every believer that is lifting hands in another part of the world, is part of that same story. “The Light that began in Bethlehem now shines across the nations.”
Our Response “Worship the King“
The wise men came with gifts. We also have something to bring, our hearts, our obedience, and our praise.
Gold, frankincense, and myrrh represented the best of what they had. Our worship today does the same. When we give Jesus our time, our love, our lives we honor Him as King.
When we worship know that it is more than a song; it’s a surrender. When we kneel before Christ and say, “You are Lord,” we join the chorus of heaven.
Reflection for the Week
What does Jesus’ kingship mean to you personally?
How can you “offer” your own form of worship this Christmas; time, service, gratitude, or love?
How does remembering that Jesus will return as King shape the way you celebrate His birth?
Personal Application
This week, let your Christmas celebration become a coronation. Every prayer, every song, every shared moment with loved ones is an opportunity to declare: “Christ is King.”
When you gather around the tree, sitting down with family, or the table, remember the same Jesus who came in humility now reigns in glory, and one day every eye will see Him.
Take a quiet moment this week to pray and reflect:
Dear Heavenly Father, I worship You as my King. You came in love, lived in truth, and reign in glory. Let my heart be Yours. Help me so that May my life will reflect Your kingdom being full of grace, truth, and light. This Christmas, I celebrate not just Your birth, but Your reign forever. In Jesus Name Amen.
Final Thought
The story of Christmas doesn’t end with the manger it continues in the hearts of all who believe. The same light that shone in Bethlehem now shines in you. And as you carry that light into a dark world, you fulfill the song of the angels:
“Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, goodwill toward men.”
Christ the King has come and He is with us still.
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