Messiah

In the history of Israel, one of the most important promises that God makes is the promise of a Messiah. One who would come and offer freedom and victory for God’s people. One who would reign as king over those whose lives are surrendered to God. Jesus is the fulfillment of God’s promise for liberation and victory. It is in Jesus that we find redemption and consolation. Living this side of the cross gives us a clear picture that the promised Messiah would not come to claim political power or conquer nations with an army of the righteous marching in His wake. Jesus conquers the heart of men and claims authority over our lives in how we live, think, act, and speak. Jesus overcomes the world through the power of His love and the strength of the cross. Psalm 22 is a “Messianic Psalm.” A psalm that gives us a picture of Jesus and the power of the cross. The writer here realizes that the world seeks to dominate all men with the power of sin. What we need is a savior who can pull us from the mire of the world and create a path to holiness. Jesus is that Savior. As we embed the Bible this week, take note of how Jesus calls us to live in Him rather than live in the world.