The birth of Jesus was a disruption! It upset the current ruler and even the general population. The status quo was about to change. Very disturbing! It’s the same word that Matthew uses in Matthew 14:26 (ESV): “But when the disciples saw him walking on the sea, they were terrified, and said, “It is a ghost!” and they cried out in fear.”
Matthew Henry comments: “Note, Carnal wicked hearts dread nothing so much as the fulfilling of the scriptures.”
The fulfillment of prophecy requires that if someone has omniscience; if someone is omnipotent and sovereign, it can be disturbing. It is a scary thing to be in the presence of an all-knowing, all-powerful, unchallenged king. Hebrews 10:31 (ESV) reminds us that “It is a fearful thing to fall into the hands of the living God.”
What a comforting thought to know God in Christ and enjoy His Presence without fear. So says the Psalmist in Psalm 139:17 (ESV): “How precious to me are your thoughts, O God! How vast is the sum of them.”
This is the comfort of the Gospel: Romans 8:1 (ESV): There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.
Revelation 22:20 (ESV): “He who testifies to these things says, “Surely I am coming soon.” Amen. Come, Lord Jesus!”
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