“In those days and at that time I will cause a righteous Branch to spring up for David, and he shall execute justice and righteousness in the land.” – Jeremiah 33:15
Jesus is the righteous branch. He is the descendant of King David Who reigns over the world with justice and righteousness! God made this promise through Jeremiah just as the kingdom of Israel is about to fail. When things looked the darkest, God promised that a new king was coming. While earthly kings would always fail and fall short of God’s commands and expectations, King Jesus was going to be different. And He is!
After His crucifixion and resurrection, Jesus went up to heaven where He rules over the universe. He holds all of the universe together by His will and He remains without sin and perfect in His righteousness. While the world continues to suffer from injustice, unrighteousness, sin, and death, these things won’t last forever! There is a day coming in which King Jesus will return to rule visibly over the earth. When He does, all evil and unrighteousness will be swept away. Creation, which has been damaged and scarred by the Fall into sin, will be totally renewed. Nothing will be cursed by sin anymore. Everything will be as it was designed by God to be. It will be glorious!!!
When that day comes, everyone will recognize that Jesus is the true King of the Universe. However, only those who submit to King Jesus before that day comes will enjoy that glorious eternal future in His Kingdom! Embrace the branch of David today! Believe in Him and let His sacrifice on the cross cleanse you from your sins. Pray for forgiveness and let His death and resurrection set you free from the power of death over your life. Declare Jesus to be the Lord of your life and be welcomed into His eternal kingdom of justice and righteousness! #FollowJesus