Jesus is a different kind of king

DEVOTIONAL:

We all have bosses — some good, some not. 

“There shall come forth a shoot from the stump of Jesse,

  and a branch from his roots shall bear fruit.

And the Spirit of the Lord shall 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.” - Isaiah 11:1-2

Jesus is a different kind of King. Imagine a boss who is always wise, patient, gentle, kind, and faithful to keep his promises. What if that leader always had his employees’ best interests at heart? And, what if following this authority led to more peace than you knew was possible?

Isaiah tells us that this type of King will rule the people of God. These verses announced to God’s people that your Savior is coming! This King will be righteous and dispense justice based on obedience, not favoritism. This kingdom would be different than anything we have ever known. This King will ask people to follow Him. He will draw people to Himself through love, not fear.

Jesus is the king Isaiah describes. And when He returns to rule and reign, “the whole earth will be brimming with knowing God-Alive, a living knowledge of God ocean-deep, ocean-wide” Isaiah 11:9, MSG.

REFLECT:

- How does Isaiah’s description of the King remind you of Jesus?

- How might your relationship with Jesus need to change to reflect that He is both Savior and Ruler?