How Many?

(While I was writing this the song came on the radio... very cool)

From The Mountaintop to the Valley

How Many

The Canadian band Downhere asks a series of intriguing questions in their hit “How Many Kings?”

-        How many kings step down from their thrones?

-        How many lords have abandoned their homes?

-        How many greats have become the least for me?

-        How many fathers gave up their sons for me?

The answer, from an earthly perspective, is no one.  Men don’t give up power, privilege and stature in sacrifice to others.

“For unto us a Child is born, unto us a Son is given; 
and the government will be upon His shoulder. 
And His name will be called
 Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Of the increase of His government and peace 
there will be no end, 
Upon the throne of David and over His kingdom,
to order it and establish it with judgment and justice
. From that time forward, even forever.
 The zeal of the Lord of hosts will perform this.” Isaiah 9:6-7

The answer from God’s perspective is one. God sent his son in the person of Jesus to create the possibility of redemption. We don’t pursue God in an endless series of sacrifices or attempts to curry His favor. Our best efforts at earning salvation fall woefully short. Christ did the work…we need only believe. 

Merry Christmas!

Thanks for all you do.

Brian

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Volume 7, Number 31