Blessed is the King

“I will cause a righteous Branch to spring up for David, and he shall execute justice and righteousness in the land.” Jeremiah 33:15

Out of the darkness, from a dead tree stump, a lovely and fragrant rose appeared, a righteous branch destined to become a mighty tree of life over all the world, providing shelter, comfort and peace to those who seek its shade. Today we wait in a different kind of darkness, that of the “now and not yet”. Now, though still sinners, we take comfort in “the Lord our righteousness.” But someday when we welcome Christ at his return, then will we proclaim “Blessed is the King who comes in the name of the Lord!” as did the crowds at the triumphal entry long ago. Unlike them however, we will shout our praise *knowing* that the justice he executed was our punishment taken upon himself, and that his righteousness was given to us because of that sacrifice. He made our peace with God the Father forever. What marvelous love!
Hosanna in the Highest!