I'm glad David's other Son is my judge, not this one...

In 1 Kings 1, one of David's sons named Adonijah tries to take over the throne of his father, though Solomon is the rightful heir whom David had appointed. Once Adonijah's scheme is exposed, he fears for his life and tries to make peace with Solomon. Solomon responds:

"If he will show himself a worthy man, not one of his hairs shall fall to the earth, but if wickedness is found in him, he shall die" (1 Kings 1:52).

What a life of fear and guilt would result if this is the way God judged. For wickedness is surely found in each one of us. It is good news, isn't it, that God appointed another Son to come from David's line who would be the Judge of all mankind?

What glorious news that the Son of David died as the punishment for our wickedness, yet rose because He alone was the worthy man who did not deserve to die a sinner's death. For all who are in Him by faith, not even a hair shall fall to the ground. Even death itself is no longer an enemy, but the gateway into everlasting glory.