10th May
What kind of Messiah do we really need?  It’s certainly not a re-run of David, Solomon, or any from the past.  Jesus, who they called Son of David”, redefined what that Messiah would look like.

He came from God – he was God’s provision, not man’s idea.  He took on human flesh – raising us up – rather than bringing our hopes down with the inevitability of human corruption.  He was totally secure in who he was, where he came from, why he was here – rather than anxiously clinging onto to a failing power.  He was the perfect servant of humanity and his mission was unsullied by human desire for supremacy.  He came to give of himself rather than take for himself.  He included the marginalised rather than seeking popularity.  He came for you; he came for me.  His Kingdom began before time and would stretch beyond time.
This is the King God has given us – not in response to our braying demands but from the fullness of his undying love.  Here is the Prince of Peace;  here is the Saviour of the World.  He is here now, risen from death, alive!  And today he offers himself:  will you accept me as your King?  Will you trust me?  Will you receive me?  Do it today while there is still time:  Open your heart and say, “Yes Lord, I receive you.  You are the King of my heart and my life.”  Amen.