Christ’s third and final office is that of a King. I have kind of struggled with where I wanted to go with this Third and Final office. There are many different applications and even interpretations of Christ’s regal office. There are also many errors and misinterpretations that have been made regarding his office.
I recently read through Second Samuel, and was struck by chapter 5 when David becomes King over Israel. What did God tell him about his new role as King? He said that “You will Shepherd my people Israel.” Israel’s greatest Earthly king was a simple shepherd. After he became King, he remained a shepherd.
The most comforting aspect of Christ’s regal office is that of the Good Shepherd. I had written much about this, but though of a hymn, based on psalm 23, that says it all better than I ever could, so I will simply leave you with that as the conclusion of this look at Christ’s Threefold office.
The King of Love My Shepherd Is
Henry W. Baker
The King of love my Shepherd is,
Whose goodness faileth never,
I nothing lack if I am His
And He is mine forever.
Where streams of living water flow
My ransomed soul He leadeth,
And where the verdant pastures grow,
With food celestial feedeth.
Perverse and foolish oft I strayed,
But yet in love He sought me,
And on His shoulder gently laid,
And home, rejoicing, brought me.
In death’s dark vale I fear no ill
With Thee, dear Lord, beside me;
Thy rod and staff my comfort still,
Thy cross before to guide me.
Thou spread’st a table in my sight;
Thy unction grace bestoweth;
And O what transport of delight
From Thy pure chalice floweth!
And so through all the length of days
Thy goodness faileth never;
Good Shepherd, may I sing Thy praise
Within Thy house forever.
SOLI DEO GLORIA
