Introduction

Good morning, family of faith. It's a joy to stand before you today, not because of any merit of my own, but because of the glorious privilege we all share - the privilege to gather in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, to honor Him, to learn from His Word, and to grow in our understanding of His divine plan.

We live in a world that often feels chaotic, unpredictable, and even frightening. But as followers of Christ, we have a beacon of hope, an anchor for our souls, and that is the unchanging truth of God's Word. In the midst of our uncertainties, we can find certainty in the promises of God, for He is the same yesterday, today, and forever.

In our time together this morning, we will be turning our attention to the Gospel of Luke, specifically Luke 1:26-38. This passage narrates the divine announcement of the birth of Jesus Christ, the King of Kings and the Lord of Lords. As we read this passage, let's ask God to open our hearts and minds to the profound truths contained within these verses.

Jesus: The Incarnate King

When we talk about Jesus being the Incarnate King, we're talking about the fact that He is God in human flesh. The word "incarnate" comes from a Latin word that means "in the flesh." So, when we say that Jesus is the Incarnate King, we're saying that He is God who has come in human flesh.

The first thing we need to understand is that Jesus is fully God. This is clear from the very beginning of the Gospel of John, where we read, "In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God" (John 1:1). And a few verses later, we read, "The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us" (John 1:14).

So, Jesus is the Word of God, the second person of the Trinity, who has existed from all eternity with the Father and the Holy Spirit. He is fully God, with all the attributes of God. He is eternal, unchanging, all-knowing, all-powerful, and everywhere present. He is holy, just, and loving. And He is the creator and sustainer of all things.

But Jesus is not only fully God. He is also fully human. This is what we see in our passage from Luke. The angel Gabriel tells Mary that she will conceive and give birth to a son. This is not a metaphorical or symbolic birth. This is a real, physical birth. Jesus is born as a real, physical human being. He grows and develops as a human being. He experiences hunger, thirst, fatigue, and pain. He experiences joy, sorrow, anger, and love. He is tempted in every way, just as we are, yet without sin.

This is an amazing truth. The eternal God, the creator and sustainer of the universe, has become a human being. He has entered into our world, into our experience, into our pain and our joy. He has become one of us.

But why? Why would God do this? Why would He become a human being? Why would He become the Incarnate King?

The answer is love. God loves us so much that He was willing to become one of us, to live among us, to suffer and die for us. He loves us so much that He was willing to take on our humanity, with all its limitations and weaknesses, in order to save us.

This is the amazing truth of the Incarnation. This is the amazing truth of the gospel. This is the amazing truth of Jesus, the Incarnate King. And this truth has profound implications for our lives. It means that we are not alone in our struggles and our suffering. Jesus, our King, knows what it's like to be human. He knows what it's like to be tempted. He knows what it's like to suffer. And because He knows, He is able to help us in our time of need.

This truth also means that we have a King who is not distant and detached, but close and compassionate. Jesus is not a king who rules from a safe distance. He is a king who has entered into our world, into our experience, into our pain and our joy. He is a king who loves us, who cares for us, and who is with us in every moment of our lives.

Finally, this truth means that we have a King who has conquered sin and death. Jesus did not just become a human being. He also died a human death. But He did not stay dead. He rose from the dead, proving that He is the King of Kings and the Lord of Lords. He has conquered sin and death, and because He has, we can have hope. We can have hope in the midst of our struggles. We can have hope in the face of death. We can have hope for eternity.

So, as we reflect on the truth of Jesus, the Incarnate King, let's be amazed. Let's be grateful. And let's be hopeful. For we have a King who is not only fully God, but also fully human. We have a King who loves us, who is with us, and who has conquered sin and death. We have a King who is worthy of our worship, our trust, and our obedience. We have a King who is worthy of our entire lives.

Kingdom Here: Jesus' Everlasting Reign

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