Manger Throne

"Manger Throne" by Phil Wickham is a beautiful song that captures the essence of the humble beginnings of our Savior, Jesus Christ. The song's lyrics echo the sentiments found in Philippians 2:6-8, "Who, being in very nature God, did not consider equality with God something to be used to his own advantage; rather, he made himself nothing by taking the very nature of a servant, being made in human likeness. And being found in appearance as a man, he humbled himself by becoming obedient to death—even death on a cross!"

The song and this scripture both highlight the profound humility of Jesus. He could have stepped into creation with fire, with every tribe and nation bowing down to Him. Yet, He chose meekness over majesty, wrapping His power in humanity. He was born in a manger, not a palace, and lived a life of service, not of privilege. This humility is a powerful testament to His love for us, a love so great that He was willing to die for our redemption.

The song also resonates with the message in 1 Corinthians 1:27-29, "But God chose the foolish things of the world to shame the wise; God chose the weak things of the world to shame the strong. God chose the lowly things of this world and the despised things—and the things that are not—to nullify the things that are, so that no one may boast before him." Jesus, the King who reigns from a manger throne, is the ultimate example of this. His life, death, and resurrection turned the world's expectations upside down, showing that true power comes from humility and love, not from worldly status or wealth.

As we reflect on these truths, let's ask ourselves: How can we follow Jesus' example of humility in our own lives? How can we live in a way that values love and service over status and wealth? How can we, like Jesus, choose meekness over majesty? These are challenging questions, but as we strive to answer them, we can draw closer to Jesus, the King on a manger throne, and experience the transformative power of His love and humility in our lives.