When Jesus Christ was born, people were busy with the tasks that they had done every day for years. They were doing what they needed to do to appease their oppressors and rulers. They were marrying, dying and giving birth. Their thoughts were on tomorrow's work and events. Yet many, in the depths of their hearts were hoping for Messiah to come, just as God had promised. They expected one like David, the adored king of Israel. But, they seem to have forgotten that David was the least and last in his family. He was given the lowliest task of shepherding the family flocks. They seem to have forgotten that though he was annointed king of Israel, he was exiled and hunted by the reigning authorities of that day. All the people seemed to remember was David's fame after he became king. Jesus, the Eternal King, came the way God determined, from humble beginnings. And the first to hear the glad tidings were the shepherds, still considered the lowliest occupation. Many kings and queens brought tribute to David and Solomon for the building of the tabernacle in Jerusalem. A few magi brought tribute to Jesus, but He would build an eternal temple for God, made without human hands. There were those who would understand this and rejoice and believe. But, there were many who would not. Yes, David was a great and God-favored king, but he was a mere foreshadowing of the true King, the Messiah, Jesus Christ. The people were looking for a warrior king who would deliver them from their oppressors of the day, Rome. But, sin is the greatest oppressor at any time and Jesus came to deliver God's people from their bondage to this oppresor, for all time. The people expected a ruler for Israel, God sent the King of all creation. The people believed the blood of their enemies, flowing in the streets of Jerusalem, would free them from tyranny. But, God shed the blood of His only Son, Jesus Christ, to give all men everywhere victory and freedom. The people wanted an earthly government in the hands of a temporary king; but God would establish His heavenly kingdom governed by an Eternal King. The people of Jesus' time would have settled for a temporary fix to their dilemna, but God had other plans. Think about it.