The lights start to dim, the wrapping paper is gone, and the tree may already be leaning a little — Christmas feels like it’s fading. But here’s the truth: the message of Christmas doesn’t end when the season does. The King who came still reigns.
Our series Heaven and Nature Sing has reminded us that heaven’s song didn’t start in Bethlehem, and it certainly didn’t stop there. It began before creation — when the stars themselves were formed by the Word — and it continues now as all creation praises the King who reigns forever.
That’s the heart of the song The King Has Come. It’s a declaration that the waiting is over, the promise is fulfilled, and the same Jesus who came in humility will one day return in glory. The song of Christmas continues — because the King is still on the throne.
The King Who Rules with Perfect Authority
Centuries before that silent night in Bethlehem, the prophet Isaiah declared: “For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders.” (Isaiah 9:6)
The baby in the manger was carrying more than swaddling clothes — He was carrying the weight of the world. Isaiah’s words remind us that the authority of the universe rests on Jesus. He wasn’t just born to be loved; He was born to lead.
The same Jesus who cried in a cradle now reigns from heaven’s throne.
Later, after His resurrection, Jesus told His disciples, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me.” (Matthew 28:18) From beginning to end, Jesus has always ruled — before creation, within creation, and beyond it.
Colossians 1:16–17 puts it beautifully: “For in him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth… all things have been created through him and for him. He is before all things, and in him all things hold together.”
Think about that. The same baby who once needed to be held now holds all things together. The same child who rested in Mary’s arms now carries the cosmos on His shoulders. That means the weight you’re carrying today doesn’t have to rest on you. It rests on Him. When Jesus is King, you don’t have to be.
The King Who Rules with Perfect Character
Isaiah didn’t just describe what kind of authority Jesus would have — he described what kind of King He would be: “He will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.” (Isaiah 9:6)
Each of those names reveals something personal and powerful about who He is:
So when life feels uncertain, remember: you’re not just following a ruler; you’re walking with a Redeemer. He’s strong enough to sustain you and gentle enough to care for you.
The King Whose Reign Will Never End
Isaiah’s prophecy doesn’t stop with the manger — it stretches all the way into eternity:
“Of the greatness of his government and peace there will be no end.” (Isaiah 9:7)
That means His kingdom never fades. His peace never expires. His rule never weakens.
When every earthly kingdom passes away, His will still stand.
That’s why we sing — not just at Christmas, but all year long. The joy that began in Bethlehem continues wherever Jesus is worshiped, obeyed, and adored.
You see, the Christmas story is really a kingdom story. The baby in the manger became the King of kings, and one day He’ll return to make all things right again. The same Jesus who came once will come again — not wrapped in swaddling clothes, but clothed in glory.
That’s why the angels sang, and that’s why heaven and nature still sing.
The Song Continues
In Westminster Abbey, there’s a centuries-old coronation chair used for every British monarch. Each time a new king or queen is crowned, they sit in that same seat — a symbol of continuity and tradition. But even those thrones don’t last forever. Kingdoms rise and fall. Rulers come and go.
Only one throne is eternal.
Only one King reigns forever.
Jesus was, is, and always will be the rightful King. His throne is unshakable. His peace is unending. His grace is unearned but freely given.
So as the lights come down and the Christmas music fades, remember this: the song of heaven keeps playing. The King who came still reigns — and the best is yet to come.
“The zeal of the Lord Almighty will accomplish this.” (Isaiah 9:7)
Let’s keep singing.
Let’s keep hoping.
Let’s keep living like people who know the King has come — and the song continues.
Our series Heaven and Nature Sing has reminded us that heaven’s song didn’t start in Bethlehem, and it certainly didn’t stop there. It began before creation — when the stars themselves were formed by the Word — and it continues now as all creation praises the King who reigns forever.
That’s the heart of the song The King Has Come. It’s a declaration that the waiting is over, the promise is fulfilled, and the same Jesus who came in humility will one day return in glory. The song of Christmas continues — because the King is still on the throne.
The King Who Rules with Perfect Authority
Centuries before that silent night in Bethlehem, the prophet Isaiah declared: “For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders.” (Isaiah 9:6)
The baby in the manger was carrying more than swaddling clothes — He was carrying the weight of the world. Isaiah’s words remind us that the authority of the universe rests on Jesus. He wasn’t just born to be loved; He was born to lead.
The same Jesus who cried in a cradle now reigns from heaven’s throne.
Later, after His resurrection, Jesus told His disciples, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me.” (Matthew 28:18) From beginning to end, Jesus has always ruled — before creation, within creation, and beyond it.
Colossians 1:16–17 puts it beautifully: “For in him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth… all things have been created through him and for him. He is before all things, and in him all things hold together.”
Think about that. The same baby who once needed to be held now holds all things together. The same child who rested in Mary’s arms now carries the cosmos on His shoulders. That means the weight you’re carrying today doesn’t have to rest on you. It rests on Him. When Jesus is King, you don’t have to be.
The King Who Rules with Perfect Character
Isaiah didn’t just describe what kind of authority Jesus would have — he described what kind of King He would be: “He will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.” (Isaiah 9:6)
Each of those names reveals something personal and powerful about who He is:
- Wonderful Counselor: He leads us with wisdom and compassion when we don’t know what to do.
- Mighty God: He fights for us and gives us strength when we’re weak.
- Everlasting Father: He loves us with a faithful, unchanging love that never runs out.
- Prince of Peace: He calms our chaos and reconciles our hearts to God.
So when life feels uncertain, remember: you’re not just following a ruler; you’re walking with a Redeemer. He’s strong enough to sustain you and gentle enough to care for you.
The King Whose Reign Will Never End
Isaiah’s prophecy doesn’t stop with the manger — it stretches all the way into eternity:
“Of the greatness of his government and peace there will be no end.” (Isaiah 9:7)
That means His kingdom never fades. His peace never expires. His rule never weakens.
When every earthly kingdom passes away, His will still stand.
That’s why we sing — not just at Christmas, but all year long. The joy that began in Bethlehem continues wherever Jesus is worshiped, obeyed, and adored.
You see, the Christmas story is really a kingdom story. The baby in the manger became the King of kings, and one day He’ll return to make all things right again. The same Jesus who came once will come again — not wrapped in swaddling clothes, but clothed in glory.
That’s why the angels sang, and that’s why heaven and nature still sing.
The Song Continues
In Westminster Abbey, there’s a centuries-old coronation chair used for every British monarch. Each time a new king or queen is crowned, they sit in that same seat — a symbol of continuity and tradition. But even those thrones don’t last forever. Kingdoms rise and fall. Rulers come and go.
Only one throne is eternal.
Only one King reigns forever.
Jesus was, is, and always will be the rightful King. His throne is unshakable. His peace is unending. His grace is unearned but freely given.
So as the lights come down and the Christmas music fades, remember this: the song of heaven keeps playing. The King who came still reigns — and the best is yet to come.
“The zeal of the Lord Almighty will accomplish this.” (Isaiah 9:7)
Let’s keep singing.
Let’s keep hoping.
Let’s keep living like people who know the King has come — and the song continues.
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