ROMANS 1:3 THE SEED The origins were promised long ago before the Lord Jesus Christ was ever born. David called the one who would be born of His seed according to the flesh, his Lord. Not his son - his Lord, his Master. He knew, and Abraham knew, and people of faith knew One was coming who would fulfill the promise of good news from God.
Now He had come, the Eternal Son of the Eternal God, was, and is forever, Jesus Christ our Lord. He was a descendant of David. The promise was One would sit on David's throne who would rule the nations and through Him all nations of the earth would be blessed. Jesus Christ was God in humanity, and at the same time never ceased being God. He was, and still is, the Lord of lords. "For to the end He died, and rose and revived, that He might be Lord." The Lord Himself was here, visible to human eyes, audible to human ears, touchable to human hands. He was the God-Man and hypostatic union is in Him alone.
The impact of this is felt all over the world wherever the Gospel is preached. Confession with the mouth that Jesus is Lord, is a fundamental part of being saved. With confidence placed in Him, a person testifies of personal faith in a Living Lord. In declaring the Gospel, we are telling people that the One who died for our sins and was buried, rose again and is the Lord of everyone that comes and trusts Him. This benevolent Master has committed Himself to us as our Savior. Now we commit ourselves to Him in glad obedience as our Lord. His "yoke is easy" and His "burden is light." The false gods and Satan himself put a hard yoke of bondage and burdens that ultimately break those under their control. Praise God for the great King who reigns over us, Jesus Christ our Lord.
Perhaps David didn't know as well as we do what the promised Son would mean. He through time-dimmed eyes would strain to see what we've already seen. David's promised seed has come and through Him the kingdom of grace Has already gained millions of citizens, all sinners, He has saved.
The blessings of the kingdom go way beyond the earthly tribe and nation. From every kindred, people and tongue there are those who experienced salvation. Through the accomplishment of this royal Person who is the Great IAM. The day is coming when His Name and Person are revered in every land.
From the throne of David peace will come to this world torn by sin and strife.
When that day comes every person will know who is the Way, the Truth and the Life. But until that time, we who own Him as Lord must His Lordship show - That those who still in darkness dwell, the blessings of His grace may know.
"Father in heaven, I thank Thee for the promises of Thy Word that assure us of a day when there will be peace on earth and good will toward men. I have already experienced this blessing personally and am overjoyed when I hear of another coming to personal peace with Thee and good will toward others. I pray that these new citizens of heaven will display this to others so they too can be blessed. In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, Amen."