The Unknown Christ

When Christ came the first time, the world did not know who was in their midst. “He was in the world… and the world knew him not” (John 1:10).  Only a few recognized Him as the Lord of glory.  Had they known who He was, “they would not have crucified the Lord of glory.” (1 Cor. 2:8).

The Scottish preacher, James Stewart, said it this way:

“They nailed Him to the tree, not knowing that by that very act they were bringing the world to His feet. They gave Him a cross, not guessing that He would make it a throne. They flung Him outside the gates to die, not knowing that in that very moment they were lifting up all the gates of the universe, to let the King come in. They thought to root out His doctrines, not understanding that they were implanting imperishably in the hearts of men the very name they intended to destroy. They thought they had defeated God with His back the wall, pinned and helpless and defeated: they did not know that it was God Himself who had tracked them down. He did not conquer in spite of the dark mystery of evil. He conquered through it.”

    However, when Jesus comes again, everyone will recognize Him as King of Kings, and Lord of lords (Rev. 19).    Until He comes, let’s be busy “knowing Him… and making Him known.”