December 17, Rev. Sawyer Meyers

O Rex Gentium

O King of the nations, the ruler they long for, the cornerstone uniting all people: Come and save us all, whom you formed out of clay.

It is hard to imagine what it was like under King David or King Solomon for the people of Israel. It is hard for us to imagine what it would be like to have a king that was in it to serve his people faithfully and not in it for power or money. And not only that, but also a king that was wise, just, uniting, and powerful all at once. What a ruler that would be!

Now imagine that perfect King, but note that in the O Antiphon O Rex Gentium, the King is not just the perfect King of one people group, but He is the King of all nations—the cornerstone uniting all people! He is also the King who formed you out of clay; that is, He is your creator, your God and Lord Jesus Christ. Sometimes we fail to remember Jesus as our heavenly and earthly Ruler and King. It is easy to think of Jesus abstractly as savior or friend, but recall how often Jesus proclaimed the coming of the Kingdom of Heaven that He Himself came to bring.

So, this Advent, remember Jesus coming and coming specifically as your King. He rules over your life. He rules over your church. He rules over your land. And He even rules over every other earthly king who will one day bow the knee to the true Lord of all as they tremble in fear before Him. Come and save us all, O King of Peace!

Rev. Sawyer Meyers

Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church – Olive Branch, MS

Christ Academy: High School Student, 2012-2013 Christ Academy: High School Proctor, 2014-2015 Christ Academy: Assistant Student Director, 2016-2017 Christ Academy: Student Director, 2017-2018