Behold Your King, Day 17: The Long Awaited King

In this episode, we explore Isaiah’s prophecy of a child who would bear the government on His shoulders and Luke’s account of Mary visiting Elizabeth—an encounter that overflows with joy, prophecy, and fulfilled longing. Generations of God’s people waited for the Messiah, hoping for a powerful conqueror, yet God sent a humble child carried in the womb of a young woman. Mary responds not with confusion but with worship, singing of God’s mercy, justice, and faithfulness to His promises. As we reflect on her Magnificat, we see that this child—Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace—came to overthrow far greater enemies than political oppressors: Satan, sin, and death. This episode invites us to join Mary’s song, rejoicing in the King who liberates us and whose righteous rule will never end.