In December, there is a reenactment of the arrival of the King of kings. This we celebrate in what we call “Christmas.” I see the king coming again. He is coming anew, afresh, very powerfully and specifically for you. The prediction of his special kind of coming was made in Zechariah 9:9-13. The coming of the king was to bring

righteousness and salvation, remove chariot and war horses, break battle bow, proclaim peace and extend his rulership, free prisoners from waterless pits, and bring double restoration.

So what should Zion do? Rejoice greatly. Shout! The fulfillment came when Jesus was born and he went about saving, healing, delivering and setting captives free. But one passage that best fulfills and interprets this passage is Matthew 21:1-16. Verse 4 specifically states that “this took place to fulfill what was spoken through the prophet.”

When the king was coming (vs 5), he didn’t come in the manner of the worldly kings. He didn’t come in convoy of cars and blaring of sirens. Most often, these kings or earthly rulers come and they only succeed in stressing their children which they put in the hot sun to wave flags. They place liabilities on the hosting state or Local Governments, deliver empty promises and leave the people as impoverished as they were. Jesus came on a donkey, signifying humility and a business-minded disposition.

When the king was coming, he was celebrated (vs 6-9). Everybody knew something good had come from the life and hands of this man and something greater will come. They celebrated with anything available around them – clothes, branches and their natural voices. As the King visits again this season, how will you welcome him? What will you use to celebrate what he has done for you so far? What will you do in anticipation of what he will do for your future?

When the king came, miracles took place (Vrs 12-16). Money changers were driven out. These are destiny destroyers and confusionists. They turned the house of prayer into the den of robbers. Imagine if that house of could speak. It would daily say “Ha ha! This is not the purpose of God for my life. Some people are cheating me. Some strangers are taken over my destiny. I am not fulfilling my destiny. What is this restlessness and lack peace in my life?” It was a big deliverance that Jesus came to do this very day. There shall be deliverance for you too. Every buyers and sellers, and every stranger shall be ejected by the King and Jesus name.

Another miracle that took place was that the blind and the lame came and were healed. The King’s coming will heal you. It doesn’t matter what kind of sickness or infirmity. He is visiting to do just that. And finally, the enemies were silenced (vs 15)

The chief priests and the teachers were annoyed that all these good things were happening. They complained but the king silenced them. All enemies of your progress, joy and breakthrough shall be silenced today.

This is the period of the king’s visitation. Expect your miracle.

Dr. Ezekiel A. Ajibade