Fourth Week of Advent: King - December 20, 2020

We're in the final week of Advent, and though we know that this year has been different and harder than many other years, we still have a savior, and he still loves us. The beautiful reality is that grace doesn't get sick. 

What would you do if you were a king or a queen? What would you do if you were the king or queen and someone asked to see the king...and they weren't referring to you? 

We're going to look at some Old Testament prophecy (Isaiah 7 and 9, and Jeremiah 23), as well as that exact scenario with Herod in Matthew 2. While we may not be Herod, we still like to take up a seat on the throne in our heads, hearts and lives. What would change if we allowed Jesus to be king, though?

The king is here, and he is good.

God bless you.

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