Christ our Mighty Champion

The great struggle in this Christian life is to see Jesus as excellent. To see Jesus as our mighty King, our faithful Prophet, and our loving Priest is no easy thing. But in doing so we crucify ourselves to all the vain things around us and find a love that brings us to obedience. Scripture is the place where we see Christ in all His excellent glory. And in this vision we can say with true hearts, “He will my shield and portion be, as long as life endures.”

Sometimes songs that are faithful to scripture give aid us in achieving such a vision of our Christ. Be encouraged by these lyrics:

Joy has dawned upon the world promised from creation, God’s Salvation now unfurled hope for every nation. Not with fanfares from above, not with scenes of glory, But a humble gift of love, Jesus born of Mary.

Sounds of wonder fill the sky with the songs of angels, As the mighty prince of life shelters in the stable. Hands that set each star in place shaped the earth in darkness, Cling now to a mother’s breast vulnerable and helpless.

Shepherds bow before the lamb gazing at the glory, Gifts of men from distant lands prophesy the story. Gold a King is born today, insence God is with us, Myrrh his death will make a way, and by His blood He’ll win us.

Son of Adam, Son of Man, given as a ransom, Reconciling God and Man, CHRIST OUR MIGHTY CHAMPION! What a savior, what a friend, what a gorious mystery! Once a babe in Bethlehem, now the Lord of History.

Such thoughts should fill us with Holy wonder! We should stand in awe as we think of Jesus Christ, Lord of Glory, born of Mary, come to bring many sons to Glory.