A Prophetic Declaration Becomes a Physical Reality

The One Who Will Be Lord Becomes the Physical Manifestation of the One who is Still Lord for Today’s Believers.
In the realm of prophetic teachings, there is a powerful declaration that continues to resonate through the ages. This declaration pertains to the one who would rise and be recognized as the Lord, as foretold in numerous prophecies. The promised Messiah was expected by the Jews, and they had a pretty specific idea of what He would be like.  He was the one who would recover them from the rule of Rome and usher in a glorious new Kingdom to which all other nations would bow down.  The reality of the first coming of the Messiah was quite different than their expectations. We also expect the establishment of the Messiah’s Kingdom. We, believers in Jesus, are looking for His Second Coming. But I wonder if we have set expectations about what it will look like.  If we do, we must be careful that we do not miss His next steps because those steps do not fit into our expectations, just like many of the Jews of Jesus time missed the understanding of His plan as the Messiah.
The Prophecies and the Lord
The Old Testament scriptures are filled with the prophecies concerning Jesus Christ, which have been a cornerstone of the hope and expectation of every generation of believers, and of many theological discussions. According to the prophecies, there would be one individual who would rise to assume the title of the Messiah, and hence their Lord. The title of Lord indicates submission to that one who has become your benefactor, helper and protector. This first century expectation was deeply rooted in the words of David, who famously declared, "My Lord, this is my Lord."  Peter, when preaching on the day of Pentecost, uses Psalms 16 as a declaration of hope and faith, an assertion that the Lord will not fall into corruption. Then Peter quotes David’s prophecy from Psalms 110:1 “The LORD (YHVH- Father God) says to My Lord (Jesus the Son and Seed of David) Sit at my right hand until I make your enemies a footstool for your feet.” This show that David recognized the primacy of Jesus, who was the Lord of Lord and the final King of Kings (greater than David or any other human king).
The Miraculous Resurrection
The crux of these prophecies culminates in the miraculous event that took place on the third day. The event is often hailed as awe-inspiring and serves as a testament to the prophetic declarations. The resurrection of Jesus Christ on the third day stands as the monumental occurrence of human history.  The promises and prophecies were validated with the resurrection of this Seed of David and the faith of His followers, even to this present day, is affirmed as true. The profound nature of these prophetic declarations and their fulfillment is fascinating. The anticipation of the Lord's rise and the realization of those prophecies encapsulate the essence of faith and serve as a continuing source of hope for every follower of Jesus.