Jesus is the Anointed One meaning he is the Absolute King (2, discussed in the previous BDBD). This verse and verse 12 declare that Jesus is also God’s Son. (Acts 13:32-33) When Jesus was baptized “…a voice came from heaven (declared): “You are my Son, whom I love; with you I am well pleased.” (Mark 1:11, Luke 3:22) When Jesus was transfigured on the mount before Peter, James, and John a bright cloud enveloped them, and a voice from the cloud said, “This is my Son, whom I love; with him I am well pleased. Listen to him!” (Matthew 17:5)
Jesus is not an angel. “For to which of the angels did God ever say, ‘You are my Son; today I have become your Father?’ Or again, ‘I will be his Father, and he will be my Son’? (Hebrews 1:5, 5:5; 2 Samuel 7:14; 1 Chronicles 17:13) Being God’s Son, Jesus is the Lord of the host of angels. (Matthew 26:53)
Many in the world are getting ready to celebrate Jesus’ birth. When he was conceived in Mary’s womb and nine months later came forth as a human baby Jesus did not at that time become God’s Son. He was always God’s Son. Mary was and remained a virgin during the pregnancy. The immaculate conception was the power of the Spirit. In that aspect, God was Jesus’ Father. Yet, even before this, Jesus was God’s Son in status and station.
Jesus, the Son of God is due my worship, respect, and praise. My soul is in awe of the King who is the Son of God.
