Christ, Our King (WSC 26)

Did you know that the United States has a king? We don’t call him king, but the president of the United States is an elected “monarch” who reigns for four years, with one optional renewal of his term.

Jeremiah says to the Davidic King, here is what you are supposed to be and to do. But you have failed. And so God says that he will raise up a righteous Branch for the house of David who will be what he expects of a king.

Our catechism summarizes this by saying:

Q. 26. How does Christ execute the office of a king?
A. Christ executes the office of a king, in subduing us to himself, in ruling and defending us, and in restraining and conquering all his and our enemies.

Jeremiah’s language states this:

“he shall reign as king and deal wisely” (he will rule us)

“he shall execute justice and righteousness in the land” (he will defend us)

“in his days Judah will be saved” (he will subdue us to himself)

“and Israel will dwell securely” (he will restrain and conquer all his and our enemies).