DAY 35
MESSIAH
THE ANOITED ONE
“Know and understand this: From the time the word goes out to restore and rebuild Jerusalem until the Anointed One, the ruler, comes, there will be seven ‘sevens,’ and sixty-two ‘sevens.’ It will be rebuilt with streets and a trench, but in times of trouble." Dan 9:25
A messiah or messiah ('the anointed one') is a savior or liberator of a group of people in Abrahamic religions. The concepts of Mashiach, messianism, and a Messianic Age are rooted in Judaism and the Hebrew Bible, where a Mashiach is a king or High Priest who is conventionally ordained with holy anointing oil. God revealed to his prophets in the Bible an astounding plan of sending a Messiah to them to redeem them over time. Many prophets received revelations about the coming Messiah and his character traits. Numerous signs were given to them in an attempt for them to recognize the Messiah whom God had sent. Among them was a prophecy that the Son of God, the Redeemer, and the Holy One would be born from a virgin in the tribe of Judah in the town of Bethlehem, from the clan of King David.
God sent a man named Moses to redeem the Israelites from the ruler of the land while they were enslaved in Egypt for over four centuries. He used God's power to perform many miracles and destroy the authority while liberating the people. As a result, the people expected the Messiah to appear as a king, with full authority and power, to fight and destroy their enemies. Christ, the Messiah, on the other hand, was born into a humble family in a manger and came to serve others. This irritated the law teachers, and despite witnessing the miracles he performed, they did not believe in the son of God. They were constantly looking for new flaws in him, rejecting his teaching, and plotting to murder him on multiple occasions. Despite this, Jesus fulfilled the Father's will and the purpose of his life by submitting himself as a sacrifice for the redemption of mankind on the cross and conquering the power of darkness above all. He did not consider the throne or equality with the Father but instead humbled himself until his death on the cross.
Prophet Isaiah prophesied about the empowerment of the Messiah’s ministry in Chapter 61.
1. The Spirit of the Sovereign LORD is on me because the LORD has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim freedom for the captives and release from darkness for the prisoners,
2. to proclaim the year of the LORD’s favor and the day of vengeance of our God, to comfort all who mourn,
3. and provide for those who grieve in Zion to bestow on them a crown of beauty instead of ashes, the oil of joy instead of mourning, and a garment of praise instead of a spirit of despair. They will be called oaks of righteousness, a planting of the LORD for the display of his splendor.
The birth of Lord Jesus brought the good news, which was communicated to the shepherds by angels. It is the good news of salvation, the forgiveness of sins, and eternal life. Lord Jesus preached in numerous places about repentance and acceptance of sins as a means of gaining God's forgiveness. To please God, he taught them how to completely obey Moses' laws. He went to the people who had been rejected by the community because of their social status and preached to them about God's kingdom. He claimed that in God's kingdom, everyone is treated equally. Furthermore, he taught the people to love God by loving their neighbors and caring for all those in need. When he discovered that the people were violent, selfish, and cruel to one another, he insisted that they love one another in several places. He lived his life exactly as he preached to others. Even today, as we read the four gospels, we can recognize that a feeling of divine peace and love fills us, allowing us to live the way Jesus lived, bringing more happiness and harmony.
Jesus was the personification of the Father's love. Through compassion, he demonstrated God's love. Several miracles were performed as a result of his compassion. He healed everyone who came to him with a variety of ailments. Every time, he prayed to the Father for the people. He never turned down anyone who came to him for assistance. He was there for them in their joy as well as their sorrow. He consoled the bereaved and ate and slept with those whom society labeled as sinners. He went wherever he pleased. He continues to spread kindness and happiness throughout the community.
He also preached about eternal life in God's kingdom and eternal fire in hell. He prepared the people for God's judgment on their words and actions on the Day of Judgment. He used several parables to explain the Kingdom of God and eternal lake fire. To enter God's kingdom, he insisted on people living righteously and holy. The ultimate purpose of Jesus Christ's birth was to liberate people from the dominion of darkness. He set free everyone who had been imprisoned by Satan's power in various ways. The presence of the Lord Jesus astounded and comforted the people, and they accepted salvation. Many, on the other hand, condemned him as a lawbreaker. Many Christians today argue that because we live after the time of Jesus, the Old Testament laws are no longer necessary. They are obstinate that everything (right or wrong) is validated through the grace of Jesus. However, if you look at Christ's life, you will notice that he came to fulfill the law rather than reject it.
The presence of the Holy Spirit in Jesus enabled him to conquer the world and fulfill all that had been prophesied about him. He is the anointed Messiah, who came to pay the penalty for our sins.
The Holy Spirit descended on Jesus in the form of a dove in front of a large crowd at Jordan. God is gracious to pour out his spirit on those who thirst for it when we ask for it.
I pray that God lavishes his spirit on everyone who seeks it and fills your lives with crown and victory. May he console all who mourn and transform your sorrows into joy. Amen!
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