Character Traits of the True King

Luke 22:41 “And He was withdrawn from them about a stone’s throw, and He knelt down and prayed,”
This is a short post as this verse came to my heart again sunday in choir practice. Israel was expecting a great, conquering warrior to be the coming Messiah and King. They could not see that what they DID receive was the true Messiah and the true King and this song below captures the essence of one of the many ways this verse speaks to me:

Who is this King,
Who would not wear a golden diadem or a robe of royalty;
Who is this King,
Who would not take an earthly kingdom throne as a sov’reign majesty.
Who is this King,
Who sits among the common man to eat?
Who is this King,
Who humbly bows to wash his servant’s feet?

He’s the only King who had to die to right the wrongs of men,
The only King who surrendered to win.
He’s the only King every king will bow before and sing.
Jesus Christ is Lord of lords; He is the only King.

Who is this King,
Who paid so high a price to ransom me with the riches of His grace?
Who is this King,
Who sacrificed His life so I could live in an everlasting race?
Who is this King,
Who lets me be an heir of royalty?
Who is this King,
Who’s everywhere and lives inside of me?

He’s the only King who had to die to right the wrongs of men,
The only King who surrendered to win.
He’s the only King every king will bow before and sing.
Jesus Christ is Lord of lords; Jesus Christ is Lord of lords;

He’s the only King who had to die to right the wrongs of men,
He is the only King!
He is the only King!
-Phil & Carolyn Cross
Cameron Hill Music / BMI

“The only King who surrendered to win” is one of my favorite lines in any song I have heard. Would that I could ever fully comprehend what Christ gave up for me. Would that I could ever hope to attain this level of humility.

To hear this song you can click here and scroll down about 2/3rds of the page.