Christms in August - The Child-King

Christmas in August

Child-King

“Nevertheless, there will be no more gloom for those who were in distress. In the past he humbled the land of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali, but in the future he will honor Galilee of the nations, by the Way of the Sea, beyond the Jordan— The people walking in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of deep darkness a light has dawned. You have enlarged the nation and increased their joy; they rejoice before you as people rejoice at the harvest, as warriors rejoice when dividing the plunder. For as in the day of Midian’s defeat, you have shattered the yoke that burdens them, the bar across their shoulders, the rod of their oppressor. Every warrior’s boot used in battle and every garment rolled in blood will be destined for burning, will be fuel for the fire. For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Of the greatness of his government and peace there will be no end. He will reign on David’s throne and over his kingdom, establishing and upholding it with justice and righteousness from that time on and forever. The zeal of the Lord Almighty will accomplish this.”

‭‭Isaiah‬ ‭9‬:‭1‬-‭7‬ ‭NIV‬‬

https://bible.com/bible/111/isa.9.3-7.NIV

Hope in times of turmoil

Restoration in leadership 

Divine intervention 

Historical reference 

Restoration of glory

PAR OU SIA - Coming of the King

How would this Child-King return? 

1. He will return personally 

John 14:1-3

2. He will return unexpectedly 

1 Thessalonia 5:1-2

3. He will return gloriously 

1 Thes 4:16

2 Thes 1:7-8

How are we to prepare?

1. Live from the glorious prospect of seeing the Lord

1 John 3:2-3

2. Ready yourself for sufferings 

Acts 14:22

3. Work faithfully for Christ

Matt 25:1-13

Parable of 10 virgins